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The Osama-Obama Drama The Osama-Obama Drama

There's a downside to assassinating bin Laden, too, but don't expect the White House to acknowledge it.

May 1, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Memory and the May Day Martyrs Memory and the May Day Martyrs

May Day, we must remember, was a holiday written in blood.

May 1, 2012 / Dave Zirin

May Day Warning From the University of California President: ‘Avoid All Protests’

May Day Warning From the University of California President: ‘Avoid All Protests’ May Day Warning From the University of California President: ‘Avoid All Protests’

The May Day danger seems to rank with Fukushima’s nuclear meltdown.

May 1, 2012 / Jon Wiener

Can Romney Win Over Young Voters? Can Romney Win Over Young Voters?

Mitt is trying to appeal to Millenials, and some of them could dig it. 

Apr 30, 2012 / Ben Adler

As His Austerity Agenda Melts Down, Scott Walker Blames Protests for Record Job Losses As His Austerity Agenda Melts Down, Scott Walker Blames Protests for Record Job Losses

Wisconsin's governor once warned against suggesting that protests and recalls were causing job losses. Now, as his own job is threatened, he says dissent is the problem.

Apr 30, 2012 / John Nichols

The Administration Is Scared of Its Own Regulatory Shadow The Administration Is Scared of Its Own Regulatory Shadow

An EPA administrator has swiftly resigned after getting flak for doing his job. 

Apr 30, 2012 / George Zornick

Want to Understand the 1992 LA Riots? Start with the 1984 LA Olympics Want to Understand the 1992 LA Riots? Start with the 1984 LA Olympics

The causes were many, but police brutality and economic insecurity were supercharged in Los Angeles after the 1984 Olympics.

Apr 30, 2012 / Dave Zirin

This Week: Beyond ALEC. PLUS: Toward May Day and a General Strike This Week: Beyond ALEC. PLUS: Toward May Day and a General Strike

 This week, we look at a fight bigger than ALEC. Plus, a new partnership with Colorlines.com; The Nation’s new guide to meaningful action, and we look ahead to May Day a...

Apr 28, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Predator GE: We Bring Bad Things to Life Predator GE: We Bring Bad Things to Life

General Electric made a mess with subprime mortgages in Virginia, but the company is not paying the price.

Apr 27, 2012 / William Greider

A Guide to May Day A Guide to May Day

This year, with the Occupy movement taking full advantage of May Day’s historic significance, we're likely to see the greatest explosion of outrage at the excesses of capital...

Apr 27, 2012 / Peter Rothberg

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