Stanching the Flow of Corporate Dollars into Campaigns Stanching the Flow of Corporate Dollars into Campaigns
When our nation arrives at a level of corruption we cannot bear, we shouldn’t.
Nov 10, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Pundits Contemplate Herman Cain The Pundits Contemplate Herman Cain
I We’ve spent a month of this campaign In trying daily to explain The steady rise of Herman Cain. Through willingness to risk a strain In every muscle of the brain, We’ve laid out all we think germane To help the public ascertain Why Cain consistently can gain (Despite, some charge, a moral stain) Support that doesn’t seem to wane, No matter how we all complain That thinking voters might ordain For Cain a four-year White House reign Is truly—to be blunt—insane. II So far, our work has been in vain.
Nov 10, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
John Nichols: ‘This Grassroots Movement Turned Back a National Conservative Agenda’ John Nichols: ‘This Grassroots Movement Turned Back a National Conservative Agenda’
Citing the tremendous success of grassroots movements in Ohio and Maine, John Nichols applauded local activists for circumventing political insiders.
Nov 9, 2011 / Press Room
Robert Reich on Occupy Wall Street: ‘You Can’t Stop This Once It’s Started’ Robert Reich on Occupy Wall Street: ‘You Can’t Stop This Once It’s Started’
In this new video series, Reich takes on corporate influence in the political system and economic inequality in a way that only the former secretary of labor can.
Nov 9, 2011 / MoveOn.org
How to Lose an Election in Two Minutes How to Lose an Election in Two Minutes
This is fantastic.
Nov 9, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected Smokin’ Joe Frazier: The Death of the Disrespected
At the end of his life, the champion boxer was rejected by the same establishment so quick to embrace him when it suited their needs. Smokin’ Joe deserved so much better...
Nov 9, 2011 / Dave Zirin
John Nichols: Ohio’s Pro-Union Vote Sends a Strong Message John Nichols: Ohio’s Pro-Union Vote Sends a Strong Message
Ohio voted down Issue 2 yesterday in a major victory for progressives.
Nov 9, 2011 / Press Room
Time to Disband the Supercommittee Time to Disband the Supercommittee
The vast majority of Americans want Congress to focus on jobs. So why is it still focused on deficit reduction—and making key budget decisions in secret?
Nov 9, 2011 / The Editors
The 99 Percent Vote to Protect Labor Rights, Voting Rights, Reproductive Rights and Immigrant Rights The 99 Percent Vote to Protect Labor Rights, Voting Rights, Reproductive Rights and Immigrant Rights
From Ohio to Maine to Mississippi, voters rejected the conservative agenda on key issues.
Nov 9, 2011 / John Nichols
Jim Hightower: Creating a Progressive America Jim Hightower: Creating a Progressive America
What is the state of progressive movements in America today?
Nov 9, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions