The GOP’s Politics of Bad Faith The GOP’s Politics of Bad Faith
After years of unnecessary spending and tax cuts, Republican politicians are finally complaining about unfathomable amounts of debt.
Jul 26, 2011 / Press Room
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Job Creation Is the Best Deficit Reduction Plan Katrina vanden Heuvel: Job Creation Is the Best Deficit Reduction Plan
According to Washington, the crisis of the hour is the debt ceiling. According to ordinary Americans, the crisis is unemployment.
Jul 26, 2011 / Press Room
Is Washington Too Dysfunctional to Raise the Debt Ceiling? Is Washington Too Dysfunctional to Raise the Debt Ceiling?
Ari Melber joins former Senator Ben Bradley to discuss the debt ceiling crisis.
Jul 25, 2011 / Press Room
Exposing ALEC: Why Are Corporations Writing State Laws? Exposing ALEC: Why Are Corporations Writing State Laws?
ALEC is a toxic alliance of corporations and state legislatures that work together to ensure that corporate interests stay at the top of legislative agendas across the country.
Jul 25, 2011 / Press Room
‘Deadly Cocktail’ of War, Hunger and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa ‘Deadly Cocktail’ of War, Hunger and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa
The United Nations has called an emergency meeting to discuss the devastating famine in the horn of Africa.
Jul 22, 2011 / Press Room
Why Aren’t Governments Dealing With Conflicts Caused by Climate Change? Why Aren’t Governments Dealing With Conflicts Caused by Climate Change?
Christian Parenti joins the BBC to explain the debate at the UN over the relationship between political violence and global climate change.
Jul 22, 2011 / Press Room
Behind the CIA’s Secret Somalia Operations Behind the CIA’s Secret Somalia Operations
In a secret, underground prison in Mogadishu, Somalia, prisoners have no access to due process, international organizations or anyone from the outside world.
Jul 22, 2011 / Press Room
‘Fresh Air’ Explores The Nation’s ‘ALEC Exposed’ Investigation ‘Fresh Air’ Explores The Nation’s ‘ALEC Exposed’ Investigation
The Nation's John Nichols joined NPR's Fresh Air this morning to explain how ALEC has driven conservative policy for years.
Jul 22, 2011 / Press Room
New Ohio Bill Prohibits Late Term Abortions New Ohio Bill Prohibits Late Term Abortions
Aside from being an obvious infringement on women’s rights and privacy, the bill promotes unsafe and unhealthy medical practices, as late term abortions are typically due to ...
Jul 21, 2011 / Press Room
A Progressive Victory in Wisconsin Is a Blow Against Governor Walker A Progressive Victory in Wisconsin Is a Blow Against Governor Walker
Last night, Wisconsinites in three different Democratic districts headed to the polls and overwhelmingly elected State Democratic Senator Dave Hansen as their candidate for the com...
Jul 20, 2011 / Press Room