Ending the Tyranny of the Mitch McConnell Minority Ending the Tyranny of the Mitch McConnell Minority
The Senate minority leader has abused the filibuster since 2007, but if continues to filibuster presidential appointments, Harry Reid is prepared to change the Senate rules.
Jul 15, 2013 / John Nichols
Mychal Denzel Smith: Why George Zimmerman’s Acquittal Has Everything to Do With Race Mychal Denzel Smith: Why George Zimmerman’s Acquittal Has Everything to Do With Race
After the decision, protesters took to the streets to demand justice for the killing of Trayvon Martin.
Jul 15, 2013 / Press Room
Jumaane Williams: Voices for Trayvon Martin Jumaane Williams: Voices for Trayvon Martin
From Stand-Your-Ground to Stop-and-Frisk.
Jul 15, 2013 / The Nation Video
Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill
Why can’t reporters be clear about nativist opposition to immigration reform?
Jul 15, 2013 / George Zornick
Trayvon Martin: From Lament to Rallying Cry Trayvon Martin: From Lament to Rallying Cry
To everyone who says we must respect the verdict: How long are we supposed to remain calm when the laws we are called to respect exist in an open assault on our humanity?
Jul 15, 2013 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Iran, Israel and Palestine—Does Kerry Have A Plan? An Idea? Anything? Iran, Israel and Palestine—Does Kerry Have A Plan? An Idea? Anything?
He’s back for the sixth time in six months.
Jul 15, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss
Lobbyists Rally to Ensure Brokers Can Scam Your 401(k) Lobbyists Rally to Ensure Brokers Can Scam Your 401(k)
Lobbyists for the broker-dealer industry are lobbying to ensure they do not have to have your best financial interests in mind when advising you on your 401(k).
Jul 15, 2013 / Lee Fang
Domestic Violence and George Zimmerman’s Defense Domestic Violence and George Zimmerman’s Defense
George Zimmerman's prior violence against girls and women was an overlooked and unchecked predictor of his killing of Trayvon Martin.
Jul 15, 2013 / Salamishah Tillet
Abortion Legislation Passes Despite Fierce Fight Abortion Legislation Passes Despite Fierce Fight
Pro-choice student organizations vowed to redouble their efforts to ensure that Texas womens' legal reproductive rights are protected.
Jul 15, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Lauren Woll
This Week in Poverty: Confronting Congressional Hunger Games This Week in Poverty: Confronting Congressional Hunger Games
Recent votes on food stamps reveal that Congress is pummeling low-income people with increasing ferocity. What can be done to confront and change this cruelty and shortsightedness?...
Jul 15, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann