US Uncut Hits the Streets US Uncut Hits the Streets
In its first national day of action, US Uncut rallies outside of Bank of America branches demanding that big banks pay their fair share of taxes.
Feb 26, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Why Did Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Participate in Discussions About Disrupting Peaceful Rallies? Why Did Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Participate in Discussions About Disrupting Peaceful Rallies?
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has acknowledged engaging in discussions about hiring thugs to disrupt peaceful demonstrations by tens of thousands of teachers, firefighters, ...
Feb 26, 2011 / John Nichols
BREAKING NEWS: NBAPA Exec. Director Billy Hunter & Milwaukee Buck Keyon Dooling Stand w/ Wisconsin Workers BREAKING NEWS: NBAPA Exec. Director Billy Hunter & Milwaukee Buck Keyon Dooling Stand w/ Wisconsin Workers
Unions across the country are standing with the workers of Wisconsin against the unprecedented attacks by Gov. Scott Walker. Count the National Basketball Association's Player's As...
Feb 25, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Nation Conversations: Jesse Jackson: Without Collective Bargaining, Workers Face Private Begging Nation Conversations: Jesse Jackson: Without Collective Bargaining, Workers Face Private Begging
The fight in Wisconsin, Jackson urges, cannot be about public worker versus private worker: defeating Governor Walker's bill would be a victory for all workers.
Feb 25, 2011 / The Nation
Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa? Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa?
Media Fix's Greg Mitchell says that though the media may attack WikiLeaks on their editorial pages, many outlets depend on the cables for juicy details about Libya and beyond.
Feb 25, 2011 / Press Room
John Carlos on the Wisconsin Protests John Carlos on the Wisconsin Protests
When dealing with periods of profound protest, it always makes sense to get the point of view of those who’ve been there before. I spoke to Dr. John Carlos, the 1968 Olympian...
Feb 25, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Is DOMA Dead? Is DOMA Dead?
Earlier this week, Eric Holder announced that the Obama administration will no longer defend DOMA. But the bigger news is that the Justice Department says that gays and lesbians de...
Feb 25, 2011 / E.J. Graff
This Week at TheNation.com: In the Spirit of Madison This Week at TheNation.com: In the Spirit of Madison
Nation writers fight back against union-busting and tax-evading corporations. Plus, a prize Polk Award for coverage of unprosecuted killings that took place in the aftermath of Hur...
Feb 25, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘Shame!’ Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Walker’s Anti-Union Bill ‘Shame!’ Wisconsin State Assembly Passes Walker’s Anti-Union Bill
Inside the Wisconsin State Capitol, The Nation's John Nichols joins Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman to talk about the vote and what it means for protests throughout the countr...
Feb 25, 2011 / Press Room
Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa? Is WikiLeaks Driving Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa?
Media Fix's Greg Mitchell says that though the media may attack WikiLeaks on their editorial pages, many outlets depend on the cables for juicy details about Libya and beyond.
Feb 25, 2011 / Press Room