A Crisis of Spirit in the Age of ‘Colbert’ A Crisis of Spirit in the Age of ‘Colbert’
The values of the market have come to permeate every aspect of our society.
Jun 6, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Eric Foner
Why Elites Fail Why Elites Fail
They’re hyper-educated, ambitious and well rewarded. So why are our elites so incompetent?
Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Chris Hayes
A Politics for the 99 Percent A Politics for the 99 Percent
Progressives must take the fall election seriously, even as they challenge the limits of the debate.
Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Robert L. Borosage
Egypt at War With Itself Egypt at War With Itself
On the eve of the presidential runoff, a once-molten political landscape has hardened into a handful of rival camps.
Jun 6, 2012 / Feature / Stephen Glain
Business Experience Business Experience
Last week, Mitt Romney floated an idea at a campaign rally in Las Vegas: the future president should be required to have three years of business experience before serving in office. —The Washington Post Experience in business is vital, said Mitt— Three years at the least, in the plan he unveiled. Though Truman’s accomplishments seem to suggest The business in question would have to have failed.
Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Calvin Trillin
How Our Genetic Maps Are Being Sold to the Highest Bidder How Our Genetic Maps Are Being Sold to the Highest Bidder
People who give DNA samples—and big bucks—to companies in exchange for information on their potential medical risks are handing over more than saliva.
Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Show Us the Money Show Us the Money
A web of right-wing groups bankrolled by billionaires dominates our politics. Our media shouldn’t let them remain in the shadows.
Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman
A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage A Congressional Push to Raise the Minimum Wage
Minimum-wage workers today are earning less than they did in 1968—and it’s past time to fix that.
Jun 6, 2012 / George Zornick
John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election John Nichols: Lessons From Wisconsin’s Recall Election
Democrats must learn from strategic failures in the campaign against Walker in order to prepare themselves for nationwide elections in November.
Jun 6, 2012 / Press Room
With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education? With Youth Unemployment This High, Remind Me What’s So Bad About Vocational Education?
Our high schools are failing to prepare young people for an unforgiving economy.
Jun 6, 2012 / Dana Goldstein