Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism
The political and economic system is broken. It's time we step back and rethink how we can make capitalism work for us.
Jun 9, 2011 / The Nation
Slide Show: A Gil Scott-Heron Retrospective Slide Show: A Gil Scott-Heron Retrospective
Gil Scott-Heron was a pioneering poet and musician. His unique musical fusion of jazz, blues, rap, funk, and soul was captivating and his radical political vision was transformativ…
Jun 9, 2011 / Books & the Arts / The Nation
Wall Street Finally Lost a Battle, but Only Because it Was Up Against Another Giant Wall Street Finally Lost a Battle, but Only Because it Was Up Against Another Giant
A new law requires the Feds to limit “swipe fees”—sums that banks charge retailers when a customer uses a debit or credit card at their store. Will consumers be...
Jun 9, 2011 / Russia Today
WikiLeaks Cables Show how US Micromanages Haiti’s Economy & Politics WikiLeaks Cables Show how US Micromanages Haiti’s Economy & Politics
US State Embassy cables released by WikiLeaks show how the US government has worked to make Haiti weak and subservient to American interests.
Jun 9, 2011 / Al Jazeera English
Is the GOP Planning to Run ‘Fake Democrats’ in Wisconsin? Is the GOP Planning to Run ‘Fake Democrats’ in Wisconsin?
The GOP is trying to create confusion by running "fake Democrats," which would force the state to hold primaries.
Jun 9, 2011 / The Ed Show
Are Low Income Home Buyers Facing a New Credit Crunch? Are Low Income Home Buyers Facing a New Credit Crunch?
Melissa Harris-Perry argues that civil rights and fairness depend on access to stable housing.
Jun 9, 2011 / MSNBC
Omoyele Sowore: Calling Out ‘Criminals’ in The Nigerian Government Omoyele Sowore: Calling Out ‘Criminals’ in The Nigerian Government
The founder of SaharaReporters.com talks about setting up a news website so that Nigerian citizens could report on corruption in the Nigerian government.
Jun 9, 2011 / Personal Democracy Forum
Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights? Why Was Santana Booed for Talking About Civil Rights?
Musician Carlos Santana spoke out at Major League Baseball’s Civil Rights Game in Atlanta against a new law that shreds the civil rights of Georgia's latino population. The c...
Jun 9, 2011 / PBS
Intelligence and Judgement Standards for Politicians? Intelligence and Judgement Standards for Politicians?
With politicians involved in scandals all around, shouldn't there be stricter standards for getting into office?
Jun 8, 2011 / MSNBC
The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance The ‘Reset’ of US-Russia Relations Lacks Substance
America's vision of Russia is still tainted by the Cold War. It's time for Obama to lead the effort to turn Russia into a reliable ally.
Jun 6, 2011 / Russia Today