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Rachel Maddow Meets Jon Stewart Rachel Maddow Meets Jon Stewart

Maddow talks about her experiences interviewing Barack Obama and debating Pat Buchanan. Stewart admits he's a fan.

Jan 8, 2009 / The Daily Show

Tales from the Vitrine: Battles Over Stolen Antiquities Tales from the Vitrine: Battles Over Stolen Antiquities

How powerful museums and private collectors act as stewards and looters of the world's cultural treasures.

Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Britt Peterson

Gospel Secrets: The Biblical Controversies of Morton Smith Gospel Secrets: The Biblical Controversies of Morton Smith

A new book explores the longstanding scholarly debate over a secret and libertine Gospel of Mark.

Jan 8, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Anthony Grafton

Les Payne’s Too-Quiet Departure Les Payne’s Too-Quiet Departure

A legendary African-American journalist is cast off by Newsday, and the profession is poorer for it.

Jan 6, 2009 / Peter Eisner

Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer Thinking about Becoming an Immigrant Rights Organizer

These groups can help.

Jan 6, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

The Student Loan Bailout The Student Loan Bailout

The credit crunch is hitting students hard, but is government aid going to shareholders and CEOs instead of the borrowers who need it most?

Jan 2, 2009 / Feature / Cole Robertson

The Year in Political Sports The Year in Political Sports

In 2008, the wall between sports and politics, which we are told is as immutable as Gibraltar, was not only challenged, it was thoroughly breached.

Dec 31, 2008 / Column / Dave Zirin

Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist Youth in Action: Sophya Chum, Immigrant Rights Activist

Jamilah King You voted. Now what? Look in your own backyard to find an issue close to your community.

Dec 31, 2008 / The Nation

Dave Zirin on 2008 Sports and Politics Highlights Dave Zirin on 2008 Sports and Politics Highlights

The Nation's Dave Zirin revisits the highlights of 2008 and sheds light on the late season meltdown of the New York Jets.

Dec 30, 2008 / MSNBC

Episcopal Church Splits Over Gay Equality Episcopal Church Splits Over Gay Equality

The Episcopal Church's promotion of an openly gay clergyman has created a serious rift within the religious community, threatening the future of the denomination.

Dec 29, 2008 / Feature / Drew Haxby

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