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Apr 19, 2012 / Sarah Arnold
Jane McAlevey: Building a Real Blue-Green Alliance Jane McAlevey: Building a Real Blue-Green Alliance
Why labor unions and environmental activists need to revive a crucial alliance.
Apr 19, 2012 / The Nation
Levon Helm: The True Voice of America Levon Helm: The True Voice of America
You could always tell which voice was his: he was the stern Southern preacher, the broken Confederate soldier and the dirt farmer at the end of his day.
Apr 19, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Remembering Bernard Rapoport Remembering Bernard Rapoport
Bernard Rapoport's death at the age of ninety-four has brought to a close one of the storied chapters in the history of American liberalism.
Apr 19, 2012 / Hamilton Fish
Are We Brave Enough to Say Goodbye to Pat Summitt? Are We Brave Enough to Say Goodbye to Pat Summitt?
Pat Summitt steps down as head hoops coach at the University of Tennessee. The void she leaves is immeasurable.
Apr 19, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/18/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (4/18/12)
Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.
Apr 19, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Could Governor Scott Walker Be Indicted Before June? Could Governor Scott Walker Be Indicted Before June?
There is a “huge fear” among Republicans that Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker could be indicted before facing a recall election in June.
Apr 19, 2012 / Press Room
The Future of Vocational Education The Future of Vocational Education
Would the European high school apprenticeship model work in the United States?
Apr 19, 2012 / Dana Goldstein
The Financial Fraud Task Force Is Active, Has Staffers The Financial Fraud Task Force Is Active, Has Staffers
The recently announced investigation into Wall Street malfeasance does indeed have staffing, but will it be enough?
Apr 19, 2012 / George Zornick
Locking Down an American Workforce Locking Down an American Workforce
Prison labor as the past—and future—of American “free-market” capitalism.
Apr 19, 2012 / Steve Fraser and Joshua Freeman