Social Justice

Ten Things to Oppose the Anti-Gay Legislation in Uganda Ten Things to Oppose the Anti-Gay Legislation in Uganda

Although homosexuality is criminalized in 80 countries, the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2009 is the most egregious attempt to sanction homophobia and threaten the human righ...

Feb 4, 2010 / Feature / The Nation

Howard Zinn speaks into a microphone at the 2009 Sundance Music Festival on January 22, 2009 in Park City, Utah.

Remembering Howard Zinn Remembering Howard Zinn

Friends of The Nation and of Howard Zinn offer recollections of the man, his work, and his impact on thinkers and activists.

Feb 1, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Various Contributors

Tiller’s Killer Puts Abortion on Trial Tiller’s Killer Puts Abortion on Trial

Judge Warren Wilbert has ruled that Scott Roeder, confessed killer of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller, couldn't be considered for lesser crimes than first-degree murder. Tod...

Jan 29, 2010 / Feature / Sharon Lerner

VideoNation: Tony Kushner on LGBT Rights and Obama’s Agenda VideoNation: Tony Kushner on LGBT Rights and Obama’s Agenda

Leading gay rights activist Tony Kushner explains why Obama's first year signals a bright future for LGBT issues.

Jan 20, 2010 / The Nation Video

An Interview with Haitian NBA Vet Olden Polynice An Interview with Haitian NBA Vet Olden Polynice

Olden Polynice played center in the NBA for 15 seasons. During that time, he distinguished himself as more than a hardnosed rebounder. He was the most visible Haitian athlete in th...

Jan 15, 2010 / Dave Zirin

Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Your Healthcare Ten Things You Can Do to Improve Your Healthcare

Here are some ways to cut costs and improve outcomes no matter what happens to healthcare reform in Washington.

Jan 14, 2010 / The Nation

The Copenhagen Disaccord The Copenhagen Disaccord

Activists are figuring out what went wrong at the climate summit and what to do next.

Jan 7, 2010 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard

The Courage to Say No The Courage to Say No

The G-8 powers are willing to do just about anything to get a deal in Copenhagen. But the urgency doesn't come from a desire to stop climate change.

Dec 16, 2009 / Column / Naomi Klein

A Planetary Movement A Planetary Movement

The Copenhagen summit has witnessed the coming of age of a genuine, global and muscular mass movement on behalf of climate action.

Dec 16, 2009 / Mark Hertsgaard

Ten Things for the Holidays Ten Things for the Holidays

One lesson we've learned from the economic crisis is that it's even more crucial during the holiday season to give more meaningfully.

Dec 16, 2009 / The Nation

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