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
Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale Edward Snowden: One American Who Isn’t For Sale
Snowden’s leaks not only revealed the immense spying capabilities of the NSA PRISM program but also the private contractors at the helm of these databanks.
Jun 11, 2013 / Robert Scheer
The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State The Five Stages of Living in a National Surveillance State
Acceptance may be the most painful step.
Jun 11, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Media Yawn at Barbara Buono, the Only Dem Willing to Take On Chris Christie Media Yawn at Barbara Buono, the Only Dem Willing to Take On Chris Christie
But they heart the Gov, even as his most very special election suppresses the vote.
Jun 11, 2013 / Leslie Savan
A Modern-Day Stasi State A Modern-Day Stasi State
Thanks to whistleblower Edward Snowden, we now know that an army of private contractors can monitor anyone’s phone calls and e-mails.
Jun 11, 2013 / Tim Shorrock
Bradley Manning vs. SEAL Team 6 Bradley Manning vs. SEAL Team 6
How the Wikileaks source did more for US national security than SEAL Team 6.
Jun 11, 2013 / Chase Madar