Corporations

Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go?

Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go? Former Managers Allege Pervasive Inventory Fraud at Walmart. How Deep Does the Rot Go?

The retail giant acknowledges that a “thorough review” is under way and vows “appropriate action” if violations are discovered.

Jun 11, 2014 / Spencer Woodman

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism Eric Cantor Defeated by a Conservative Who Rips Crony Capitalism

The Republican who pulled off 2014’s biggest upset is very conservative—and very critical of big corporations.

Jun 11, 2014 / John Nichols

Can the Internet Be a ‘People’s Platform’? A Q&A With Astra Taylor

Can the Internet Be a ‘People’s Platform’? A Q&A With Astra Taylor Can the Internet Be a ‘People’s Platform’? A Q&A With Astra Taylor

Her new book reconsiders how democratic the digital world really is.

Jun 4, 2014 / Sarah Leonard

Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California?

Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California? Can Big Oil Retake Richmond, California?

In 2008, progressives won control of City Hall. Now, as elections loom, Chevron wants to take it back.

May 21, 2014 / Feature / Steve Early

ExxonMobil’s New Guinea Nightmare

ExxonMobil’s New Guinea Nightmare ExxonMobil’s New Guinea Nightmare

How a US government loan enabled an environmentally destructive project plagued by lethal landslide, police repression and civil unrest.

Apr 30, 2014 / Feature / Ian T. Shearn

The New Abolitionism

The New Abolitionism The New Abolitionism

Averting planetary disaster will mean forcing fossil fuel companies to give up at least $10 trillion in wealth.

Apr 22, 2014 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Want to Stop Climate Change? Take the Fossil Fuel Industry to Court

Want to Stop Climate Change? Take the Fossil Fuel Industry to Court Want to Stop Climate Change? Take the Fossil Fuel Industry to Court

Big Carbon is where Big Tobacco was, before it started losing.

Apr 21, 2014 / Feature / Dan Zegart

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Since FDR We’ve Been Fighting To Get Money Out of Politics

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Since FDR We’ve Been Fighting To Get Money Out of Politics This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Since FDR We’ve Been Fighting To Get Money Out of Politics

The struggle for genuine reform is in the noblest traditions of this magazine.

Apr 5, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How Indigenous Communities in Honduras Are Resisting US-Backed Multinationals

How Indigenous Communities in Honduras Are Resisting US-Backed Multinationals How Indigenous Communities in Honduras Are Resisting US-Backed Multinationals

Rio Blanco is just one of many communuties that have been fighting destructive dam projects.

Apr 2, 2014 / Beverly Bell and Foreign Policy In Focus

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

And it increases the chances that you'll be on the hook for another bailout.

Apr 2, 2014 / George Zornick

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