William Greider

National Affairs Correspondent

William Greider is The Nation’s national-affairs correspondent.

The War Hawks Are Back, and They Still Sound Like Little Boys Playing With Toy Soldiers

The War Hawks Are Back, and They Still Sound Like Little Boys Playing With Toy Soldiers The War Hawks Are Back, and They Still Sound Like Little Boys Playing With Toy Soldiers

Washington’s armchair generals are salivating at the world’s current turmoil, seeing a chance to rehabilitate themselves.

Jul 23, 2014 / William Greider

Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’

Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’ Democrats Embrace the Good Kind of ‘Entitlement Reform’

As deceptive right-wing attacks on Social Security continue, some Democrats have gone on the offensive—seeking to expand rather than cut the vital program.

Jul 17, 2014 / William Greider

What Does the Democratic Party Actually Believe?

What Does the Democratic Party Actually Believe? What Does the Democratic Party Actually Believe?

Does the Democratic party’s soul lie with Hilliary Clinton, moderation and Wall Street—or somewhere else?

Jul 9, 2014 / William Greider

Thanks to the Roberts Court, Corporations Have More Constitutional Rights Than Actual People

Thanks to the Roberts Court, Corporations Have More Constitutional Rights Than Actual People Thanks to the Roberts Court, Corporations Have More Constitutional Rights Than Actual People

In case after case, the Court is expanding the power of corporations and the very wealthy while making it harder for ordinary citizens to fight back.

May 20, 2014 / William Greider

‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine

‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine ‘Merchants of Death’ Could Make a Lot of Money Off a War in Ukraine

Is it any wonder GOP hawks want to send $100 million in direct military aid to Ukraine—and green light arms sales?

May 13, 2014 / William Greider

Edward Snowden and Laura Poitras Receive the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling

Edward Snowden and Laura Poitras Receive the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling Edward Snowden and Laura Poitras Receive the Ridenhour Prize for Truth-Telling

Edward Snowden is portrayed as a traitor, a fugitive criminal and maybe even a Russian spy, but when he showed up in Washington he was greeted by numerous standing ovations.

May 1, 2014 / William Greider

Justice Sotomayor Speaks Truth to (White) Power

Justice Sotomayor Speaks Truth to (White) Power Justice Sotomayor Speaks Truth to (White) Power

The Justice’s dissent in the Michigan college admissions case identified an enduring element of white supremacy clinging to our democracy. 

Apr 29, 2014 / William Greider

Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza

Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza Obama’s Free Trade Agreement Ignores the Scandal of Rana Plaza

The president should be proposing new rules for importers who manufacture their products overseas, but don’t hold your breath.

Apr 23, 2014 / William Greider

Good News! Janet Yellen Speaks English, Not Fedspeak

Good News! Janet Yellen Speaks English, Not Fedspeak Good News! Janet Yellen Speaks English, Not Fedspeak

The new Fed chair came out in strong support of working families and the unemployed in her foundational speech this week. 

Apr 1, 2014 / William Greider

Under Putin, Russia Is Acting a Lot Like the US

Under Putin, Russia Is Acting a Lot Like the US Under Putin, Russia Is Acting a Lot Like the US

After all, no country in the world can match our bloody record for overthrowing foreign governments. 

Mar 31, 2014 / William Greider

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