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The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do

We must recognize how much we’ve accomplished while keeping our sights on everything that still needs to be addressed. 

Mar 26, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance Two SEC Commissioners Could Dramatically Change Campaign Finance

Good government groups are applying historic amounts of pressure on the SEC to create more disclosure on campaign spending.

Mar 26, 2012 / George Zornick

Growing Up Black in America Growing Up Black in America

What does it mean to be a young black male in the United States?

Mar 26, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry

Minnesota’s War on Voting Minnesota’s War on Voting

Conservative groups like ALEC are trying to amend the Minnesota constitution to require voter ID and protect the 1 percent.

Mar 26, 2012 / Ari Berman

How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States How ALEC Is Creating Florida-Style Messes in Other States

Another shooting of another unarmed African-American youth in another state has provoked more concerns about ALEC's model legislation.

Mar 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama Paul Ryan’s Gift to Obama

The House GOP budget will be associated with Romney—and seniors won't like it. 

Mar 26, 2012 / Ben Adler

Wisconsin GOP Legislators Go After Single Mothers Wisconsin GOP Legislators Go After Single Mothers

If you had any doubt that Republicans have an even bigger anti-woman agenda than their love of compulsory vaginal probes might suggest, consider Wisconsin’s Senate Bill 507.

Mar 26, 2012 / Katha Pollitt

Against the Muslim Brotherhood Against the Muslim Brotherhood

The cult-like, reactionary group is gaining ground, and it's likely to join the United States in a confrontation with Iran and Shiism.

Mar 26, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Trayvon Martin’s Death, LeBron James and the Miami Heat Trayvon Martin’s Death, LeBron James and the Miami Heat

The senseless killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has provoked an outcry among athletes. Even among the most famous and infamous of them all, LeBron James.

Mar 25, 2012 / Dave Zirin

This Week: Restoring Trust in Government. PLUS: The Nation En Español This Week: Restoring Trust in Government. PLUS: The Nation En Español

This week, our special issue asks, can we ever trust government again? Plus, Mychal Denzel Smith on Trayvon Martin, editors Liliana Segura on “Stand Your Ground” Laws a...

Mar 24, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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