Dave Zirin: Tim Tebow and the NFL’s Political Hypocrisy Dave Zirin: Tim Tebow and the NFL’s Political Hypocrisy
The problem is not that sports and politics don't mix, but that for the league owners, sports and certain types of politics don't mix.
Sep 23, 2011 / ESPN
The Real Poop: Gary Johnson ‘Stole’ Debate Joke From Limbaugh, Who Stole It From a Helpless Puppy The Real Poop: Gary Johnson ‘Stole’ Debate Joke From Limbaugh, Who Stole It From a Helpless Puppy
Johnson’s “shovel-ready jobs” joke has been around the block a time or two.
Sep 23, 2011 / Leslie Savan
Set Phrases to Stun Set Phrases to Stun
Alterman on classic rock and jazz, Reed on cliché's gravitational pull over media.
Sep 23, 2011 / Eric Alterman
No Justice for Troy Davis No Justice for Troy Davis
Should we as a society act like the murderers that we punish?
Sep 23, 2011 / Countdown
Note to GOP Candidates: Obama’s No Socialist Note to GOP Candidates: Obama’s No Socialist
Romney said that the president takes his inspiration “from socialist democrats in Europe.” Gingrich decried “Obama's socialist policies.” They are ridiculou...
Sep 23, 2011 / John Nichols
The Future of No Child Left Behind The Future of No Child Left Behind
President Obama is moving forward to reform NCLB unilaterally, but the House GOP has its own plan.
Sep 23, 2011 / Dana Goldstein
The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely The GOP Race to Eliminate Government Entirely
As the Fox News/Google debate made clear, the Republican primary is devolving into an absurd contest over which candidate for government office will destroy government most.
Sep 23, 2011 / Ben Adler
Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Anna Lappé on the Global Food Movement Nation Conversations: Betsy Reed and Anna Lappé on the Global Food Movement
It's been forty years since food activism became a global phenomenon, and the social and environmental goals of the movement are more pressing than ever.
Sep 23, 2011 / The Nation
Republican Candidates Battle at Google/Fox Presidential Debate Republican Candidates Battle at Google/Fox Presidential Debate
The Nation live-blogs the Fox News-Google presidential debate.
Sep 23, 2011 / Ari Melber
Ariel Dorfman’s Message to Youth Who Want Change Ariel Dorfman’s Message to Youth Who Want Change
The storied author and human-rights activist offers both inspiration and a challenge to young activists today.
Sep 22, 2011 / StudentNation / The Nation