Unions Are the Core of Progressive Politics in Wisconsin Unions Are the Core of Progressive Politics in Wisconsin
According to John Nichols, the Republicans' efforts to curb workers' rights is about attacking the public sphere and public education.
Feb 22, 2011 / Press Room
Is Governor Scott Walker a Puppet? Is Governor Scott Walker a Puppet?
On The Ed Show, John Nichols says that an ad campaign by the Club for Growth is fueling the assault on Wisconsin workers.
Feb 22, 2011 / Press Room
Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update Morocco’s Day of Dignity: An Update
Two days ago, thousands of young people held street protests throughout Morocco to demand constitutional reforms. What's next?
Feb 22, 2011 / Laila Lalami
Wisconsin Revolts: A Stirring Video Chronicle Wisconsin Revolts: A Stirring Video Chronicle
These short films illuminate the passions that have been provoked and the broad-based opposition to Governor Scott Walker's efforts to destroy public sector unionism in his state.
Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Peter Rothberg
The Student Week Ahead The Student Week Ahead
A weekly series highlighting the best in student events coast to coast.
Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin The Future of Public Education, as Much as Unions, Is at Stake in Wisconsin
What has become clear to the protesters over the last week is that, beyond an assault on unions, Walker’s bill is part of a wider attack on working families and public educat...
Feb 21, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving
Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity Rocking the Casbah: Morocco’s Day of Dignity
A new generation of Moroccans wants dignity—and that is only possible in a true democracy.
Feb 20, 2011 / Laila Lalami
This Week at TheNation.com This Week at TheNation.com
This week at TheNation.com, we're standing up for workers in Wisconsin. Plus: we welcome guest blogger Laila Lalami.
Feb 19, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Protests In Pictures Slide Show: Wisconsin’s Protests In Pictures
Shortly after taking office in January, Wisconsin’s new Republican Governor, Scott Walker, began an attack on public workers, submitting a proposal to strip public employees…
Feb 18, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
US Uncut Takes the Stage US Uncut Takes the Stage
US Uncut chapters are planning demonstrations on February 26 at Bank of America locations nationwide.
Feb 18, 2011 / Peter Rothberg