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Predator GE: We Bring Bad Things to Life Predator GE: We Bring Bad Things to Life

General Electric made a mess with subprime mortgages in Virginia, but the company is not paying the price.

Apr 27, 2012 / William Greider

Comments of the Week: The Koch Brothers, Racism and the Catholic Church

Comments of the Week: The Koch Brothers, Racism and the Catholic Church Comments of the Week: The Koch Brothers, Racism and the Catholic Church

Our readers sound off on the Koch Brothers, racism in America and the Catholic Church. Let us know what you think—in the comments!

Apr 27, 2012 / Sarah Arnold

A Guide to May Day A Guide to May Day

This year, with the Occupy movement taking full advantage of May Day’s historic significance, we're likely to see the greatest explosion of outrage at the excesses of capital...

Apr 27, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

Reimagining the General Strike [VIDEO]

Reimagining the General Strike [VIDEO] Reimagining the General Strike [VIDEO]

The general strike was once a powerful tactic for labor. Can it be revived?

Apr 27, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Schneiderman Faces a Tough Crowd on the Hill

Schneiderman Faces a Tough Crowd on the Hill Schneiderman Faces a Tough Crowd on the Hill

Forty members of Congress told the New York attorney general they fear the mortgage fraud investigation has "stalled" and risks losing public confidence. 

Apr 27, 2012 / George Zornick

Ten Things to Support Occupy on May Day—and Beyond

Ten Things to Support Occupy on May Day—and Beyond Ten Things to Support Occupy on May Day—and Beyond

 Plug into the spirit Occupy on May Day and throughout the spring.

Apr 27, 2012 / The Nation

The GOP’s Fear of a Cool Obama

The GOP’s Fear of a Cool Obama The GOP’s Fear of a Cool Obama

After Obama slow-jammed the news on Jimmy Fallon, Republicans put out two ads reminding viewers that he's too cool, too popular and too, hmm, what else?

Apr 27, 2012 / Leslie Savan

What Feminists Can Learn From the GOP What Feminists Can Learn From the GOP

Republican opposition to the Violence Against Women Act demonstrates the power and importance including the most marginalized.

Apr 27, 2012 / Jessica Valenti

Occupy Activists Resurrect May Day for Americans

Occupy Activists Resurrect May Day for Americans Occupy Activists Resurrect May Day for Americans

Outside the US, May 1 is international workers’ day. Unions, immigrant activists and Occupiers are now resurrecting May Day for Americans. 

Apr 27, 2012 / Peter Dreier

Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Yields ‘Worst Job Losses in US’ Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Yields ‘Worst Job Losses in US’

Walker’s Wisconsin is the only state in the United States with “statistically significant” job losses over the past year. Attacks on public employees, public educ...

Apr 27, 2012 / John Nichols

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