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Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride

Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride Again, We Wait for Answers: Justice for Renisha McBride

The teenager’s death sets off a familiar refrain when thinking about the history of race in the United States. 

Nov 11, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith

Iran, P5+1 Close In on Historic Accord

Iran, P5+1 Close In on Historic Accord Iran, P5+1 Close In on Historic Accord

Despite objections from Israel and the usual suspects.

Nov 11, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

‘The New Public’ on Poverty and Education

‘The New Public’ on Poverty and Education ‘The New Public’ on Poverty and Education

The New Public offers a powerful look at poverty’s impact on education.

Nov 11, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Greg Kaufmann

A Doctor With a Cure: ‘Medicare for All’ A Doctor With a Cure: ‘Medicare for All’

Gene Farley was a brilliant champion of economic and social justice, peace and, above all, single-payer health care.

Nov 11, 2013 / John Nichols

On Reflection: Jay Glazer’s Interview with Richie Incognito

On Reflection: Jay Glazer’s Interview with Richie Incognito On Reflection: Jay Glazer’s Interview with Richie Incognito

Having seen all the footage, my initial judgment of Jay Glazer was overly harsh.

Nov 11, 2013 / Dave Zirin

How to Help in the Philippines

How to Help in the Philippines How to Help in the Philippines

The need for outside assistance is urgent.

Nov 10, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

NFL Players Confronted With the Question ‘What Makes a Man’? NFL Players Confronted With the Question ‘What Makes a Man’?

The NFL’s manhood code is profoundly destructive. If anything good comes out of this Richie Incognito story, maybe it is that we can work to change it.

Nov 10, 2013 / Dave Zirin

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Debating the JFK Legacy, in Real Time

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Debating the JFK Legacy, in Real Time This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Debating the JFK Legacy, in Real Time

Was there more to JFK than a coiffure arranged by facing south in a strong east wind?

Nov 9, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth?

Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth? Why Does Los Angeles Criminalize Black and Brown Youth?

The largest public school police department in the nation targets children who are as young as six years old. 

Nov 8, 2013 / Aura Bogado

The Chicago Bears: A Ray of Light in the Darkness of the NFL’s Bully-palooza The Chicago Bears: A Ray of Light in the Darkness of the NFL’s Bully-palooza

The Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin story has at least revealed an NFL team that refuses to see harassment as part of doing business.

Nov 8, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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