After Words: 3231 After Words: 3231
Notes and commentary on last week’s Nation crossword
Mar 23, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida Jackie Robinson, Trayvon Martin and the Sad History of Sanford, Florida
The killing of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, reminds us of another chapter in its history.
Mar 23, 2012 / Dave Zirin
This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity
The congressman’s moral rhetoric doesn't square with his cruel budget.
Mar 23, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Romney, the Etch-a-Sketch Candidate Romney, the Etch-a-Sketch Candidate
We have a powerful new metaphor Romney’s habit of mechanically saying whatever he needs to get across.
Mar 22, 2012 / Leslie Savan
Wall Street’s Killer Day on Capitol Hill Wall Street’s Killer Day on Capitol Hill
Congress passed two major bills yesterday—and they have a disturbing common denominator.
Mar 22, 2012 / George Zornick
Democracy Class Democracy Class
Rock the Vote’s Democracy Class could help ensure that young people learn their history, register to vote and make their electoral voice heard as soon as they are eligible.
Mar 22, 2012 / Peter Rothberg
Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/21/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (3/21/12)
Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.
Mar 22, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Momentum to Stop Defense Cuts Mounts Momentum to Stop Defense Cuts Mounts
Republicans will act this spring to stop mandatory defense cuts—and the White House may be behind them.
Mar 22, 2012 / George Zornick
Why We Need More Sarah Palins and Herman Cains Why We Need More Sarah Palins and Herman Cains
Electing more African-Americans and women to office will eventually mean more conservatives from both groups.
Mar 22, 2012 / Bryce Covert
Gar Alperovitz: Can Cooperative Workplaces Save America’s Economy? Gar Alperovitz: Can Cooperative Workplaces Save America’s Economy?
Are cooperatives the answer to our economic woes?
Mar 22, 2012 / The Nation