August Jobs Report: Modest Gains Not Enough August Jobs Report: Modest Gains Not Enough
The numbers are ticking upward, but a real recovery remains elusive inside Washington.
Aug 3, 2012 / George Zornick
Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial Ten Takeaways From Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Trial
The state of Pennsylvania did a terrible job defending its voter ID law—but today a judge ruled it constitutional anyway.
Aug 3, 2012 / Ari Berman
Peter Kornbluh: WikiLeaks in Latin America Peter Kornbluh: WikiLeaks in Latin America
WikiLeaks revealed a Latin America dominated by American intervention and meddling.
Aug 3, 2012 / Press Room
Voter Suppression in the Land of Enchantment Voter Suppression in the Land of Enchantment
George Lujan, the latest community journalist to join Voting Rights Watch, reports from New Mexico, where the states busy frustrating registration efforts and prepping a massive vo...
Aug 3, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation? John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation?
The former JP Morgan director makes the case for "Robin Hood" taxes.
Aug 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Not-so Patriotic Gore Not-so Patriotic Gore
Eric on "Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion" and Reed on Gore Vidal.
Aug 3, 2012 / Eric Alterman
We Can Curb Financial Speculation [VIDEO] We Can Curb Financial Speculation [VIDEO]
If every trade carried a cost, how quickly do you think Wall St. would rein in the robots?
Aug 3, 2012 / Laura Flanders
This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’ This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’
The latest on Palermo's factory workers in Milwaukee and SEIU janitors in Houston who are fighting for fair treatment and a decent wage.
Aug 3, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
The Power of Gabby Douglas The Power of Gabby Douglas
In gold medal–winning gymnast Gabby Douglas, we see the true power of political representation in sports.
Aug 3, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Comments of the Week: Alexander Cockburn, Chick-Fil-A and Voter ID Laws Comments of the Week: Alexander Cockburn, Chick-Fil-A and Voter ID Laws
Our readers on Alexander Cockburn, Chick-Fil-A and Voter ID Laws. Let us know what you think--in the comments!
Aug 2, 2012 / Sarah Arnold