Nation in the News

Ari Berman: The War on Voting Rights Ari Berman: The War on Voting Rights

How the right is restricting voting rights across the country.

Jun 11, 2012 / Press Room

Dave Zirin: Why the New Class Action Lawsuit Terrifies the NFL Dave Zirin: Why the New Class Action Lawsuit Terrifies the NFL

More than 2,000 former players claim the NFL concealed knowledge about the long-term damage caused by concussions. 

Jun 8, 2012 / Press Room

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Wisconsin’s Stunning Citizen’s Movement

As progressives move on from the unsuccessful campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, what will they take away from the experience?

Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room

John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election

Democrats must learn from strategic failures in the campaign against Walker in order to prepare themselves for nationwide elections in November.

Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room

Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New

Just before the controversial 2000 elections, Florida wrongfully eliminated more than 10,000 people from voter rolls.

Jun 4, 2012 / Press Room

Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda

In its reluctance to talk about and invest to reduce poverty, the United States is cutting off its nose to spite its face.

May 31, 2012 / Press Room

Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone

Some Republicans may blame immigrants for the country’s economic woes, but in reality, the causes are far more deeply rooted and complex.

May 31, 2012 / Press Room

Has the United States Given Up on Desegregating Schools? Has the United States Given Up on Desegregating Schools?

What would it take to put school desegregation back on the country's policy agenda?

May 29, 2012 / Press Room

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Repudiating the Birther Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Repudiating the Birther Movement

The Republican establishment's failure to call an end to the movement that denies Obama was born in the United States is a disgrace.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business Ilyse Hogue: Romney’s Weak Record, In Politics and Business

When his own record falters, Romney goes on the offensive against Obama.

May 25, 2012 / Press Room

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