In State of the Union, Obama Stands Up for Homeowners In State of the Union, Obama Stands Up for Homeowners
Last night, the president announced a new mortgage crisis unit. Will it help homeowners and punish the banks who created the mess?
Jan 25, 2012 / George Zornick
Update: A Proposed Mortgage Fraud Settlement Approaches Update: A Proposed Mortgage Fraud Settlement Approaches
The administration is close to presenting a deal with big banks on mortgage fraud—will it stick?
Jan 24, 2012 / George Zornick
Slide Show: The Occupy Movement Takes the Fight to the Supreme Court Slide Show: The Occupy Movement Takes the Fight to the Supreme Court
On January 20, the eve of the second anniversary of the Citizens United v. FEC decision, a coalition of activists and advocates gathered outside the US Supreme Court in Washington,…
Jan 23, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big Banks—and Progressives Are Furious Obama Is on the Brink of a Settlement With the Big Banks—and Progressives Are Furious
The pending deal could let the banks off the hook for mortgage fraud and undercut the president’s message of fairness.
Jan 23, 2012 / George Zornick
Fracking Gets Its Own Occupy Movement Fracking Gets Its Own Occupy Movement
Widespread resistance to natural gas fracking is rising above New York's Marcellus Shale.
Jan 23, 2012 / Ellen Cantarow
Occupy Riverside Student Injured by Police Occupy Riverside Student Injured by Police
Students, many who believed the days of violent police actions were behind them, will continue to protest until officials get it right: students have the right to peacefully comm...
Jan 23, 2012 / StudentNation / Diana Delgado
What if ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens? What if ‘Citizens United’ Actually United the Citizens?
A week full of progressives victories—SOPA, Keystone and Wisconsin recall efforts—bring great reminders about the long game of organizing.
Jan 20, 2012 / Ilyse Hogue
This Week in Poverty: An American Commitment to Children? This Week in Poverty: An American Commitment to Children?
Eighty-eight percent of voters say that a presidential candidate’s position on equal opportunity for children of all races is important in determining their vote. But do ou...
Jan 20, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Sharif Kouddous: Is Egypt’s Revolution Over? Sharif Kouddous: Is Egypt’s Revolution Over?
One year after their revolution, Egyptians are facing a much deeper struggle.
Jan 19, 2012 / The Nation
John Nichols: America’s ‘People Power Moment’ John Nichols: America’s ‘People Power Moment’
Although the media do not know how to cover protest movements well, they do know how to cover elections. This will serve the Wisconsin recall effort well.
Jan 19, 2012 / Press Room