Voter Suppression in the Land of Enchantment Voter Suppression in the Land of Enchantment
George Lujan, the latest community journalist to join Voting Rights Watch, reports from New Mexico, where the states busy frustrating registration efforts and prepping a massive vo...
Aug 3, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation? John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation?
The former JP Morgan director makes the case for "Robin Hood" taxes.
Aug 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Not-so Patriotic Gore Not-so Patriotic Gore
Eric on "Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion" and Reed on Gore Vidal.
Aug 3, 2012 / Eric Alterman
We Can Curb Financial Speculation [VIDEO] We Can Curb Financial Speculation [VIDEO]
If every trade carried a cost, how quickly do you think Wall St. would rein in the robots?
Aug 3, 2012 / Laura Flanders
This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’ This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’
The latest on Palermo's factory workers in Milwaukee and SEIU janitors in Houston who are fighting for fair treatment and a decent wage.
Aug 3, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
The Power of Gabby Douglas The Power of Gabby Douglas
In gold medal–winning gymnast Gabby Douglas, we see the true power of political representation in sports.
Aug 3, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Comments of the Week: Alexander Cockburn, Chick-Fil-A and Voter ID Laws Comments of the Week: Alexander Cockburn, Chick-Fil-A and Voter ID Laws
Our readers on Alexander Cockburn, Chick-Fil-A and Voter ID Laws. Let us know what you think--in the comments!
Aug 2, 2012 / Sarah Arnold
I Have Photo ID, Therefore I Am I Have Photo ID, Therefore I Am
Ten Pennsylvania residents have spent the past week explaining in court that they do, in fact, exist and ought to be able to vote.
Aug 2, 2012 / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (8/1/12)
Every week, Nation interns try to look beyond the echo chamber and choose one good article in their area of interest that they feel should receive more attention.
Aug 2, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Pussy Riot and the Two Russias Pussy Riot and the Two Russias
Lost in the coverage of the group’s struggle is the sobering reality of the country’s deep divisions.
Aug 2, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel