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Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and John Nichols on Rick Perry’s War on Democracy
Why is one of the leading Republican candidates for president trying to stop the direct election of senators?
Sep 21, 2011 / The Nation
Live Stream of ‘Democracy Now!’ from Outside the Georgia Prison Where Troy Davis Is to Be Executed Live Stream of ‘Democracy Now!’ from Outside the Georgia Prison Where Troy Davis Is to Be Executed
Host Amy Goodman reports live from Jackson, Georgia starting at 6 pm.
Sep 21, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
DSK’s Best-Case Scenario DSK’s Best-Case Scenario
Well, yes, he had sex with the maid, he said She came in and he took his pleasure. And then with his daughter he had some lunch— A family scene we can treasure.
Sep 21, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Rally on Capitol Hill: ‘Medicaid Matters’ Rally on Capitol Hill: ‘Medicaid Matters’
Several members of Congress addressed Medicaid supporters at a rally on Capitol Hill, aimed at protecting the program from potentially painful cuts.
Sep 21, 2011 / George Zornick
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The Killing of Troy Davis The Killing of Troy Davis
There will not be justice for Troy Davis. But his case has reawakened Americans to a relic of injustice that must be abolished once and for all.
Sep 21, 2011 / The Editors
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Will Obama Fix Rigged Union Elections? Will Obama Fix Rigged Union Elections?
The NLRB has proposed a rule change that would make it much easier for workers to organize. No wonder the business lobby is up in arms.
Sep 21, 2011 / Gordon Lafer
Noted. Noted.
Jake Blumgart on Atlantic City’s casino workers, and the Nation editors on The Nation’s Sidney Award
Sep 21, 2011 / Various Contributors
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Rick Perry, Marlboro Man Rick Perry, Marlboro Man
Who will save America from the grip of unions, sissies, humiliation, crisis and malaise? The Texas governor fancies he’s the cowboy for the job.
Sep 21, 2011 / JoAnn Wypijewski
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Can a Movement Save the American Dream? Can a Movement Save the American Dream?
Van Jones of Green For All has joined MoveOn.org, the Campaign for America’s Future and dozens of other progressive organizations to challenge the reign of private interests.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage and Katrina vanden Heuvel
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Rick Perry’s Attack on Democracy Rick Perry’s Attack on Democracy
In seeking to end direct election of senators, the governor is mainstreaming a far-right fantasy.
Sep 21, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols