After the London Olympics: ‘The Gloves Come Off’ After the London Olympics: ‘The Gloves Come Off’
Now that the Olympics are done, austerity is back on the agenda in the United Kingdom.
Aug 14, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Attacks on Chile’s Indigenous Peoples Thwart Efforts at Land Reparations Attacks on Chile’s Indigenous Peoples Thwart Efforts at Land Reparations
The indigenous Mapuche people have been trying to reclaim their ancestral lands for the past ten years, but Chilean authorities have only reacted with force.
Aug 13, 2012 / Brittany Peterson
Why Don’t American Students Strike? Why Don’t American Students Strike?
American students need to create their own organizing culture.
Aug 13, 2012 / StudentNation / Zachary A. Bell
Paul Ryan and the Social Contract Paul Ryan and the Social Contract
Paul Ryan twists Jefferson’s words to fit his own reactionary ideology.
Aug 13, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Ten Things You Can Do to Curb Your Facebook Addiction Ten Things You Can Do to Curb Your Facebook Addiction
Have you lost control of your Facebook use? Here are ten ways you can take back your time and use your energy for social change.
Aug 13, 2012 / The Nation
All in the Family: Is Blood Thicker Than Politics? All in the Family: Is Blood Thicker Than Politics?
Political disagreement hurts most when it hits close to home.
Aug 13, 2012 / Jessica Valenti
Romney-Ryan Economic Plans Would Increase Unemployment, Deepen Recession Romney-Ryan Economic Plans Would Increase Unemployment, Deepen Recession
The Ryan budget would eliminate 4.1 million jobs over the next two years.
Aug 13, 2012 / Ari Berman
‘Because You’re Beautiful’ ‘Because You’re Beautiful’
Toni Childs wrote 'Because You're Beautiful' after Eve Ensler asked her to create a song that could inspire people to end violence against women and girls for all time.
Aug 13, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Will the EPA Force Chemical Plants to Go Safe? Will the EPA Force Chemical Plants to Go Safe?
One in three Americans are put in danger by chemical facilities. The EPA has the authority to require safer processes.
Aug 13, 2012 / John Deans and Richard Moore
Paul Ryan’s Budget Deals a Body Blow to Women’s Bottom Line Paul Ryan’s Budget Deals a Body Blow to Women’s Bottom Line
Where Mitt Romney has been vague, Paul Ryan has long been very specific about his support for policies that take a disproportionate toll on women.
Aug 13, 2012 / Bryce Covert