The Killing of Troy Davis The Killing of Troy Davis
There will not be justice for Troy Davis. But his case has reawakened Americans to a relic of injustice that must be abolished once and for all.
Sep 21, 2011 / The Editors
Will Obama Fix Rigged Union Elections? Will Obama Fix Rigged Union Elections?
The NLRB has proposed a rule change that would make it much easier for workers to organize. No wonder the business lobby is up in arms.
Sep 21, 2011 / Gordon Lafer
Noted. Noted.
Jake Blumgart on Atlantic City’s casino workers, and the Nation editors on The Nation’s Sidney Award
Sep 21, 2011 / Various Contributors
Rick Perry, Marlboro Man Rick Perry, Marlboro Man
Who will save America from the grip of unions, sissies, humiliation, crisis and malaise? The Texas governor fancies he’s the cowboy for the job.
Sep 21, 2011 / JoAnn Wypijewski
Can a Movement Save the American Dream? Can a Movement Save the American Dream?
Van Jones of Green For All has joined MoveOn.org, the Campaign for America’s Future and dozens of other progressive organizations to challenge the reign of private interests.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage and Katrina vanden Heuvel
Rick Perry’s Attack on Democracy Rick Perry’s Attack on Democracy
In seeking to end direct election of senators, the governor is mainstreaming a far-right fantasy.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols
The Rise of Unregulated Drug Trials in South America The Rise of Unregulated Drug Trials in South America
US regulators are turning a blind eye to the risks of offshore clinical trials.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / Kelly Hearn
The Truth About the Civil War The Truth About the Civil War
Too many Americans have fallen prey to narratives that erase the role of slavery in the war’s origins and legacy.
Sep 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Whispers of Jackie O Whispers of Jackie O
The former first lady speaks from beyond the grave—and shows how far we’ve come (and haven’t).
Sep 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Katha Pollitt
Black President, Double Standard: Why White Liberals Are Abandoning Obama Black President, Double Standard: Why White Liberals Are Abandoning Obama
Electoral racism may be dead, but is there a more subtle form of racism at work in the white flight from Obama?
Sep 21, 2011 / Column / Melissa Harris-Perry