John Nichols: The Power of Symbolism John Nichols: The Power of Symbolism
Governor Scott Walker attempted to pit Wisconsin workers against each other. But the effect was the opposite of what he had intended.
Apr 13, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
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Ai-jen Poo: Caring Across Generations [VIDEO] Ai-jen Poo: Caring Across Generations [VIDEO]
Are we prepared to care for millions of aging baby boomers?
Apr 12, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO) How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO)
Explaining the “magic" of private equity in eight simple steps.
Apr 11, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Tom Engelhardt: America’s Soviet Decline Tom Engelhardt: America’s Soviet Decline
What can the United States learn from the Soviet Union's collapse?
Apr 9, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like? VIDEO: What Does Elizabeth Warren’s Massachusetts Look Like?
Will Elizabeth Warren's ability to connect with ordinary people be enough to win her a Massachusetts seat in the Senate?
Apr 5, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas
John Nichols: The GOP’s Wisconsin Envy John Nichols: The GOP’s Wisconsin Envy
How Scott Walker influenced the Republican presidential race.
Apr 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Can Elizabeth Warren Win In Massachusetts? Can Elizabeth Warren Win In Massachusetts?
Elizabeth Warren is playing smart politics in her run for a senate seat for Massachusetts. But will her progressive platform sway the state's crucial swing voters?
Mar 29, 2012 / Francis Reynolds and Emily Douglas
Tom Hayden: Reclaiming Participatory Democracy Tom Hayden: Reclaiming Participatory Democracy
A longtime activist recalls the roots of participatory democracy.
Mar 29, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
John Nichols: Fighting Back Against Austerity John Nichols: Fighting Back Against Austerity
Why America is not so different from other countries that are facing austerity.
Mar 27, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
VIDEO: President Obama: ‘If I Had a Son, He’d Look like Trayvon’ VIDEO: President Obama: ‘If I Had a Son, He’d Look like Trayvon’
Speaking to reporters in the Rose Garden at the White House this morning, President Barack Obama said that the parents of Trayvon Martin are in his thoughts and that it is imperati...
Mar 23, 2012 / The Nation