The Choice to End Poverty The Choice to End Poverty
A new report from the Half in Ten campaign demonstrates—once again—that we know what to do to dramatically reduce poverty. The question remains: Will we do it?
Nov 21, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Bernanke for Treasury Secretary? Bernanke for Treasury Secretary?
The Fed chairman has been making the case for jobless Americans that normally in the past is made most strenuously by liberal Democrats.
Nov 20, 2012 / William Greider
Worker Group Alleges Walmart ‘Told Store-Level Management to Threaten Workers’ About Strikes Worker Group Alleges Walmart ‘Told Store-Level Management to Threaten Workers’ About Strikes
As Black Friday approaches, workers report “captive audience” meetings designed to discourage strikes.
Nov 20, 2012 / Josh Eidelson
It’s Time to End the War on Drugs It’s Time to End the War on Drugs
The trillion-dollar crusade isn’t making America drug-free—it’s making us the world's most incarcerated population.
Nov 20, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Occupy Walmart: Workers Plan Black Friday Protests Occupy Walmart: Workers Plan Black Friday Protests
Occupy Wall Street is showing solidarity with striking Walmart workers.
Nov 20, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Home-State Scandal Interrupts Scott Walker’s Presidential Positioning Home-State Scandal Interrupts Scott Walker’s Presidential Positioning
The Wisconsin governor is accused of using county employees and resources to aid his campaign.
Nov 20, 2012 / John Nichols
The Problem With Hamas The Problem With Hamas
Killing Hamas’s military leader is the latest in a long line of murders that has radicalized Palestinians. But maybe that's the point.
Nov 20, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Petraeus Packs Up Petraeus Packs Up
Droney the predator drone doesn't understand sex scandals.
Nov 20, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow
Austerity: A Violation of Human Rights? Austerity: A Violation of Human Rights?
What if the debate about the so-called "fiscal cliff" were framed in human rights terms?
Nov 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders
What the Case for Palin in 2016 Says About Conservatives What the Case for Palin in 2016 Says About Conservatives
Right-wing pundits still don’t get it: Romney's loss was about issues, not identity politics.
Nov 20, 2012 / Ben Adler