The Nation's sports editor questions whether taxpayer money should be spent to build new arenas in cities where public infrastructure dollars are scarce.

Fast-food workers in cities across the country are expected to strike Thursday as part of growing protests against the nation’s biggest restaurant and retailer chains.

The Nation's Dave Zirin writes that the speculation surrounding a kiss between victorious athletes demonstrates that the LGBT athletic community is spoiling for a fight next year in Sochi.

Wen Stephenson reflects on a recent protest at a Massachusetts coal-fired power plant and the growing activism against climate change.

The role the “stand your ground” law played in George Zimmerman's acquittal has become the subject of renewed and fervent attention.

The Nation's Lee Fang looks at how former K and Wall Street denizens are rewarded with six-figure bonuses when they land a job in Congress.

John Nichols -- Washington correspondent for The Nation -- says that history tells us that our political system can and will improve.

Ten suggestions to improve education for all American children from The Nation's Greg Kaufmann.

The Nation's Greg Kaufmann reports on Cincinnati's janitors, who face low wages and decreasing hours while working for some of the most profitable companies in America.

Paul Ryan may not have a plan for reducing poverty, but advocates in his home state have devised a plan to reduce poverty over 50 percent.