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Conservative Birthrate Panic: Our Hope for Better Work/Family Policies? Conservative Birthrate Panic: Our Hope for Better Work/Family Policies?

Ross Douthat is worried about fewer American babies. Family policy could be the answer.

Dec 4, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!

Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’! Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!

Why do we let doomsayers control the 'fiscal cliff' conversation?

Dec 4, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

The New Filibuster Fight The New Filibuster Fight

With the determination of newly elected senators like Elizabeth Warren, Democrats may finally have the power to change the rule that’s long held American progress hostage.&nb...

Dec 4, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts

AIDS activists have led the way in direct action against cuts to vital programs.

Dec 3, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Will Obama Use His Campaign List to Break The Filibuster? Will Obama Use His Campaign List to Break The Filibuster?

There’s a sleeping giant on the sidelines of the most important legislative fight in the next four years.

Dec 2, 2012 / Ari Melber

How Can They Play? Murder, Suicide and the National Football League How Can They Play? Murder, Suicide and the National Football League

The NFL told the world that the death of a 22-year-old woman, the suicide of a player and the mental state of his teammates is secondary to the schedule.

Dec 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism? Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

After all the Republican ranting about socialism, a new poll finds Americans have more positive feelings about… socialism.

Dec 2, 2012 / John Nichols

This Week: Labor v. Walmart. Plus: Fracking and Our Food This Week: Labor v. Walmart. Plus: Fracking and Our Food

Labor v. Walmart, fracking and our food, and The Nation's Fall Books issue.

Dec 1, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Guest Workers Who Sparked June Walmart Supplier Walk-out Hail Strike Wave’s Spread Guest Workers Who Sparked June Walmart Supplier Walk-out Hail Strike Wave’s Spread

This summer’s original Walmart strikers tell The Nation they’re celebrating the most recent walk-outs, and thinking big for the future.

Dec 1, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Things You Shouldn’t Read Too Much Into, but… Things You Shouldn’t Read Too Much Into, but…

Mitt and Barack had something of “a moment” during their meeting at the White House yesterday.

Nov 30, 2012 / Leslie Savan

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