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A Q&A With Harry Kelber: ‘Working People Have to Be Involved in Their Own Fate’ A Q&A With Harry Kelber: ‘Working People Have to Be Involved in Their Own Fate’

Lessons from over eight decades of labor activism.

Apr 30, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Want to Understand the 1992 LA Riots? Start with the 1984 LA Olympics Want to Understand the 1992 LA Riots? Start with the 1984 LA Olympics

The causes were many, but police brutality and economic insecurity were supercharged in Los Angeles after the 1984 Olympics.

Apr 30, 2012 / Dave Zirin

The Obama Contradiction The Obama Contradiction

Weakling at home, imperial president abroad.

Apr 30, 2012 / Tom Engelhardt

This Week: Beyond ALEC. PLUS: Toward May Day and a General Strike This Week: Beyond ALEC. PLUS: Toward May Day and a General Strike

 This week, we look at a fight bigger than ALEC. Plus, a new partnership with Colorlines.com; The Nation’s new guide to meaningful action, and we look ahead to May Day a...

Apr 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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

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