Striking Janitors in Minnesota Demand an End to Retaliation Striking Janitors in Minnesota Demand an End to Retaliation
A forty-eight-hour strike Monday called on subcontractors to clear the way for Minneapolis and St. Paul retail janitors to form a union.
Jun 12, 2013 / Alleen Brown
Protesters Worldwide Rally to Support Whistleblower Edward Snowden Protesters Worldwide Rally to Support Whistleblower Edward Snowden
Activists in New York and Hong Kong organize protests to show solidarity with the whistleblower.
Jun 12, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny
The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week
A little-known chokepoint for federal regulations is getting a new chief—and he has questions to answer.
Jun 12, 2013 / George Zornick
North Carolina Is the New Wisconsin North Carolina Is the New Wisconsin
The “Moral Monday” movement is challenging the GOP’s right-wing agenda in the Tarheel state.
Jun 12, 2013 / Ari Berman
Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate Not Just the NSA: Politicians Are Data Mining the American Electorate
Data drive a money-and-media election complex that is rapidly turning American democracy into an American Dollarocracy, where election campaigns are long on technical savvy but sho...
Jun 12, 2013 / John Nichols
Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster
After the government announces the closing of ERT by fiat, staff occupy the building as protesters gather outside.
Jun 11, 2013 / Maria Margaronis
The Sword Drops on Food Stamps The Sword Drops on Food Stamps
The Senate passed a bill that cuts benefits for low-income Americans and will cost over 56,000 jobs.
Jun 11, 2013 / George Zornick
The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina The Third Koch ‘Brother’ Hits North Carolina
Art Pope and his cash are responsible for the state’s recent rise in repressive politics.
Jun 11, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘Did You Ever See a Chinaman?’ ‘Did You Ever See a Chinaman?’
Even in a country that suffers from an official cult of optimism, it can be useful to record how far we’ve come—if we also acknowledge how far we have to go.
Jun 11, 2013 / Rick Perlstein
Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation
The Nation’s Josh Eidelson discusses the striking Walmart workers on Democracy Now!.
Jun 11, 2013 / Press Room