Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism
The political and economic system is broken. It's time we step back and rethink how we can make capitalism work for us.
Jun 9, 2011 / The Nation
Wall Street Finally Lost a Battle, but Only Because it Was Up Against Another Giant Wall Street Finally Lost a Battle, but Only Because it Was Up Against Another Giant
A new law requires the Feds to limit “swipe fees”—sums that banks charge retailers when a customer uses a debit or credit card at their store. Will consumers be...
Jun 9, 2011 / Press Room
Slide Show: A Gil Scott-Heron Retrospective Slide Show: A Gil Scott-Heron Retrospective
Gil Scott-Heron was a pioneering poet and musician. His unique musical fusion of jazz, blues, rap, funk, and soul was captivating and his radical political vision was transformativ…
Jun 9, 2011 / Books & the Arts / The Nation
Is the GOP Planning to Run ‘Fake Democrats’ in Wisconsin? Is the GOP Planning to Run ‘Fake Democrats’ in Wisconsin?
The GOP is trying to create confusion by running "fake Democrats," which would force the state to hold primaries.
Jun 9, 2011 / Press Room
WikiLeaks Cables Show how US Micromanages Haiti’s Economy & Politics WikiLeaks Cables Show how US Micromanages Haiti’s Economy & Politics
US State Embassy cables released by WikiLeaks show how the US government has worked to make Haiti weak and subservient to American interests.
Jun 9, 2011 / Press Room
Wall Street Finally Lost a Battle, but Only Because it Was Up Against Another Giant Wall Street Finally Lost a Battle, but Only Because it Was Up Against Another Giant
A new law requires the Feds to limit “swipe fees”—sums that banks charge retailers when a customer uses a debit or credit card at their store. Will consumers be...
Jun 9, 2011 / Russia Today
WikiLeaks Cables Show how US Micromanages Haiti’s Economy & Politics WikiLeaks Cables Show how US Micromanages Haiti’s Economy & Politics
US State Embassy cables released by WikiLeaks show how the US government has worked to make Haiti weak and subservient to American interests.
Jun 9, 2011 / Al Jazeera English
Enough About You… Enough About You…
Eric on how Fox News is not an actual news operation, and Reed on Washington's Talking Heads moment.
Jun 9, 2011 / Eric Alterman
Are Low Income Home Buyers Facing a New Credit Crunch? Are Low Income Home Buyers Facing a New Credit Crunch?
Melissa Harris-Perry argues that civil rights and fairness depend on access to stable housing.
Jun 9, 2011 / Press Room
Is the GOP Planning to Run ‘Fake Democrats’ in Wisconsin? Is the GOP Planning to Run ‘Fake Democrats’ in Wisconsin?
The GOP is trying to create confusion by running "fake Democrats," which would force the state to hold primaries.
Jun 9, 2011 / The Ed Show