Governor Cuomo’s Choice Governor Cuomo’s Choice
Obstruction has ruled in Albany for too long. The governor must push for a Democratic majority in the New York State Senate.
Nov 27, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘No Services, No Rent’: NYCHA Residents Call For Action in Sandy’s Wake ‘No Services, No Rent’: NYCHA Residents Call For Action in Sandy’s Wake
NYC public housing residents call for a cancellation of rent following Hurricane Sandy and loss of basic services.
Nov 27, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist Sitting Rep. Leading ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Talks Accepts Job as Duke Energy Lobbyist
Congressman Heath Shuler has already accepted a lobbying job with Duke Energy.
Nov 27, 2012 / Lee Fang
The Trouble With Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ The Trouble With Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’
Lincoln didn’t free the slaves. They did a lot to free themselves.
Nov 27, 2012 / Jon Wiener
As Gazans Recover From Israeli Attacks, Trauma Mixes With Tentative Hope As Gazans Recover From Israeli Attacks, Trauma Mixes With Tentative Hope
Civilians pay the heaviest toll in Gaza, and when the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas put an end to the violence, thousands took to the street to celebrate.
Nov 26, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Walmart Paved the Way for Poverty Wages Walmart Paved the Way for Poverty Wages
Walmart's bottom-line business model has made the Walton family billions, while pushing employees onto public assistance.
Nov 26, 2012 / Melissa Harris-Perry
Mary Schapiro’s Departure Creates an Opportunity for a Stronger SEC Mary Schapiro’s Departure Creates an Opportunity for a Stronger SEC
Obama has a chance to vigorously pursue a new era at the agency of tough enforcement and the implementation of strong new rules on Wall Street behavior.
Nov 26, 2012 / George Zornick
Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (11/23/2012) Interns’ Favorite Articles of the Week (11/23/2012)
This week: the ongoing fight against Citizens United, Obama's trip to Southeast Asia, and much more.
Nov 26, 2012 / StudentNation / StudentNation
President Obama: We Had Your Back. Do You Have Ours? President Obama: We Had Your Back. Do You Have Ours?
Let President Obama know that Americans re-elected him with a mandate to make government work for 100 percent of the people.
Nov 26, 2012 / NationAction
John Nichols: Why Papa John’s and Denny’s Can’t Fight Obamacare John Nichols: Why Papa John’s and Denny’s Can’t Fight Obamacare
Heads of Denny’s and Papa John’s restaurants backed down on threats to retaliate against the Affordable Care Act.
Nov 26, 2012 / Press Room