Sex-Testing Victim Semenya Stands Tall Sex-Testing Victim Semenya Stands Tall
The ongoing obsession in the West over Caster Semenya's gender only serves to highlight the understanding and acceptance shown her in South Africa.
Aug 26, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
Kennedy’s Passion for Healthcare Reform Kennedy’s Passion for Healthcare Reform
In this moving April 2008 speech, Sen. Ted Kennedy explains why providing healthcare coverage for all Americans is the 'cause of his life.'
Aug 26, 2009 / YouTube
GOP’s Healthcare Message Malfunction GOP’s Healthcare Message Malfunction
The Nation's Chris Hayes says Republicans want to kill healthcare reform, not put forth any credible alternatives, so their arguments are a 'logical mess.'
Aug 26, 2009 / Countdown
Richard Aborn for Manhattan DA Richard Aborn for Manhattan DA
An experienced prosecutor who knows that prevention is the best crime-fighting strategy, Aborn has fought for drug-law reform and sensible gun-control.
Aug 24, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Single-Payer Will Come Out on Top Single-Payer Will Come Out on Top
With the public dialogue deteriorating, we should affirm that we can get better healthcare by sticking together to support single payer
Aug 24, 2009 / Joanne Landy and Laura S. Boylan MD
Why Women Need Healthcare Reform Why Women Need Healthcare Reform
Under the current healthcare system, many women have become a medical underclass. So why do so many oppose a healthcare overhaul?
Aug 21, 2009 / Feature / Sharon Lerner
Gun-Toting Town Hall Tactics Gun-Toting Town Hall Tactics
Americans who've been bringing guns to public meetings about healthcare reform are really just responding to a media-wide casting call for crazies.
Aug 21, 2009 / Dan Bischoff
Caster Semenya: The Idiocy of Sex Testing Caster Semenya: The Idiocy of Sex Testing
South African runner Caster Semenya shouldn't be the one humiliated by "gender testing"--it's the outdated views of athletic officials that are embarrassing.
Aug 21, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin and Sherry Wolf
The Healthcare Debate Is Like Crossing Mountains The Healthcare Debate Is Like Crossing Mountains
The Nation's Chris Hayes talks about the difficulty of achieving progressives' goals in today's highly charged political climate.
Aug 20, 2009 / Sum of Change
Can Michael Vick Make a Comeback? Can Michael Vick Make a Comeback?
The Nation's Dave Zirin defends Michael Vick and talks about how his story is not just about sports but also how we treat our nation's ex-cons.
Aug 19, 2009 / MSNBC