Not a Peep About the President’s Praise for War Not a Peep About the President’s Praise for War
In his 2012 State of the Union address, the president chose to celebrate the US military. Critics chose not raise alarm about the spread of US militarism.
Jan 26, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney Why Republican Oligarchs May Not Choose to Defend Mitt Romney
If Romney's candidacy opens up a national dialogue about tax fairness, that's a problem for him—and for the funders of Republican campaigns.
Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols
Obama Takes a Populist Stand in His State of the Union Obama Takes a Populist Stand in His State of the Union
But Washington won't follow through unless the grassroots insurgency of Wisconsin and Occupy grows.
Jan 25, 2012 / The Editors
What If ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens? What If ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens?
A week full of progressive victories—SOPA, Keystone and Wisconsin recall efforts—bring great reminders about the long game of organizing.
Jan 25, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
Noted. Noted.
George Zornick on Keystone pipeline politics, Liliana Segura on Alabama’s death row “mailroom mix-up,” Daniel Denvir on Pennsylvania’s fracking fights, Dave Zirin on Muhammad Ali a...
Jan 25, 2012 / Various Contributors
Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker
What does democracy look like? Try a grassroots campaign organized by ordinary citizens to recall their union-busting governor.
Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols
Our Student Prize-winners Our Student Prize-winners
Congratulations to the winners of The Nation's sixth annual Student Writing Contest.
Jan 25, 2012 / The Nation
An Iraq Vet’s Journey From Wall Street to OWS An Iraq Vet’s Journey From Wall Street to OWS
Zuccotti Park was not my first occupation. But it showed me the need to live up to our values.
Jan 25, 2012 / Feature / Derek McGee
Looking Back at the UFW, a Union With Two Souls Looking Back at the UFW, a Union With Two Souls
A Q&A with Frank Bardacke, whose new book Trampling Out the Vintage complicates the legend and legacy of Cesar Chavez.
Jan 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Gabriel Thompson