Articles

Transcript: Live Chat with Van Jones and Ari Berman on the State of the Obama Coalition in 2012 Transcript: Live Chat with Van Jones and Ari Berman on the State of the Obama Coalition in 2012

Transcript of our live chat on the the 2012 election and grassroots activism with Rebuild the Dream co-founder and president Van Jones and reporter Ari Berman.

Jun 4, 2012 / The Nation

Howard Graduate Caps a Four-Year Fight for Access Howard Graduate Caps a Four-Year Fight for Access

At Howard, Britney Wilson was both an advocate and critic.

Jun 4, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Jeremy Scahill: Obama’s Assassination Program Jeremy Scahill: Obama’s Assassination Program

Why doesn’t the United States seem to be capturing anyone anymore?

Jun 4, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser Protesters Plan ‘Counter-Fundraiser’ at Obama Fundraiser

Housing and Occupy Wall Street affiliates are planning a “counter-fundraiser” at an Obama fundrasier to draw attention to the need to bring Wall Street to justice.

Jun 4, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama?

Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama? Will Millions of Young Americans Benefiting From the ACA Turn Out for Obama?

Fifteen million young adults will gain access to health insurance through Obamacare—if it survives Supreme Court review. Will that win Obama their support?

Jun 4, 2012 / Zoƫ Carpenter

Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New Ari Berman: Florida’s Voter Purging Is Nothing New

Just before the controversial 2000 elections, Florida wrongfully eliminated more than 10,000 people from voter rolls.

Jun 4, 2012 / Press Room

Against the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt Against the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

A vote for the lesser evil.

Jun 4, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Remembering Earl Shorris Remembering Earl Shorris

A real 'Mad Man' who dreamed up and helped found the Leadership Network, a mini-advertising consortium that enabled mega-corporations to advertise in small-circulation journals o...

Jun 4, 2012 / Victor Navasky

How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come

How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come How the Paycheck Fairness Act Can Help Democrats Win Elections for Years to Come

More money in women’s pockets will mean more spending power in political campaigns.

Jun 4, 2012 / Bryce Covert

The Planet Wreckers The Planet Wreckers

Climate-change deniers are on the ropes—but so is the planet.

Jun 4, 2012 / Bill McKibben

x