We’re All Women Workers Now: How the Floor of the Economy Has Dropped for Everyone We’re All Women Workers Now: How the Floor of the Economy Has Dropped for Everyone
Sexist practices once reserved for female employees have now spread throughout the whole economy.
Feb 21, 2013 / Bryce Covert
Oscar Pistorius and the Global System of Deadly Misogyny Oscar Pistorius and the Global System of Deadly Misogyny
The murder of Reeva Steenkamp has generated conversation about everything except what really matters: the global epidemic of violence against women.
Feb 21, 2013 / Dave Zirin
Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It? Obama Wants Quality Preschool for All Kids—Will We Get It?
What's next for early childhood education? The Nation's Bryce Covert talks with Dana Goldstein and Melissa Lazarín about the policy and politics of universal preschool.
Feb 20, 2013 / The Nation
The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass? The Keystone Test: Will President Obama Pass?
Yes, he said the word “climate”—but he hasn’t committed to any of the big steps needed to avert catastrophe.
Feb 20, 2013 / The Editors
Oh Yoko! Ms. Ono at 80 Oh Yoko! Ms. Ono at 80
Yoko’s 80th birthday is a day to celebrate her art, music and activism.
Feb 20, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jon Wiener
Racism, Torture and Impunity in Chicago Racism, Torture and Impunity in Chicago
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is continuing the city’s tradition of refusing to apologize for the torture of scores of black men under police commander Jon Burge.
Feb 20, 2013 / Flint Taylor
Noted Noted
Victor Navasky on our friend and ally Don Shaffer, Sarah Woolf on Canada’s women premieres
Feb 20, 2013 / Various Contributors
The Sip Heard Round the World The Sip Heard Round the World
He sought to trash the Democrats. He’d rough them up for sure, but first he Just had to have a bit to drink. Poor Rubio was dry and thirsty. Though pundits say his future’s bright, Whatever life to him may bring, His sobriquet will always be The senator from Poland Spring.
Feb 20, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin
They’ve Got the Fever… They’ve Got the Fever…
As the GOP’s ideological center hurtles into the farthest reaches of the universe, the MSM still strives for “balance.”
Feb 20, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
Stacking the Deck: The Phony ‘Fix the Debt’ Campaign Stacking the Deck: The Phony ‘Fix the Debt’ Campaign
Pete Peterson’s $60 million push to sell corporate America’s ruthless austerity agenda.
Feb 20, 2013 / Feature / The Editors