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Paradoxes of National Coming Out Day Paradoxes of National Coming Out Day

With recent wins on “don’t ask, don’t tell” and marriage equality, the LGBT movement is on the up. But which issues are we leaving behind?

Oct 11, 2011 / Emily Douglas

Centrist Democrats Work to Obstruct Good Policy at Every Opportunity Centrist Democrats Work to Obstruct Good Policy at Every Opportunity

Here we go again. 

Oct 11, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

John Carlos and Dave Zirin: ‘We Are Not Asking for Change—We Demand Change’ John Carlos and Dave Zirin: ‘We Are Not Asking for Change—We Demand Change’

Over forty years after his famous black power salute at the 1968 Olympic Games, John Carlos joins the Nation's Dave Zirin (who is also his biographer) to show his support...

Oct 11, 2011 / Democracy Now!

Melissa Harris-Perry: An Obama vs. Cain Campaign Would Be ‘Fascinating’ Melissa Harris-Perry: An Obama vs. Cain Campaign Would Be ‘Fascinating’

 What will an Obama vs. Cain presidential campaign look like?

Oct 11, 2011 / MSNBC

The Numbers Behind Herman Cain’s ‘9-9-9’ Plan The Numbers Behind Herman Cain’s ‘9-9-9’ Plan

A tax plan with a catchy title, and disastrous consequences for ordinary Americans.

Oct 11, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Occupy Wall Street Is ‘Intensely Democratic’ Katrina vanden Heuvel: Occupy Wall Street Is ‘Intensely Democratic’

Is Occupy Wall Street capable of enacting concrete, social change?

Oct 11, 2011 / Democracy Now!

Professor Derrick Bell, 1930–2011 Professor Derrick Bell, 1930–2011

Selfless, wise and welcoming, Bell was a mentor to legions of law school students without privilege, ultimately changing the way law schools work.

Oct 11, 2011 / Patricia J. Williams

Will Occupy Wall Street’s Spark Reshape Our Politics?

Will Occupy Wall Street’s Spark Reshape Our Politics? Will Occupy Wall Street’s Spark Reshape Our Politics?

Occupy Wall Street is growing, and it’s already changing the center of gravity of our politics.

Oct 11, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Questions for San Francisco DA Candidate David Onek Questions for San Francisco DA Candidate David Onek

The longtime criminal justice reformer believes the city can improve public safety through smarter spending on social services.

Oct 11, 2011 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Occupy Movements Spotlight Disappearing Rights Occupy Movements Spotlight Disappearing Rights

As Occupy chapters open across the country, the trials and tribulations of protesters draw attention to the nation's disappearing rights.

Oct 11, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny

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