Disaster Capitalism

A Year to Begin the World Over Again

A Year to Begin the World Over Again A Year to Begin the World Over Again

It is time for progressives to renew the faith of Thomas Paine that we can yet “form the noblest purest constitution on the face of the earth.”

Jan 1, 2013 / John Nichols

George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power

What does the National People’s Action director have in store for Obama’s second term?

Dec 3, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism? Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

After all the Republican ranting about socialism, a new poll finds Americans have more positive feelings about… socialism.

Dec 2, 2012 / John Nichols

Sorry, Erskine, America Rejected Simpson-Bowles Sorry, Erskine, America Rejected Simpson-Bowles

With their votes, with their responses to exit polls, with every signal they could send, the voters refused to buy the “fix” that Erskine Bowles is selling.

Nov 29, 2012 / John Nichols

Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock? Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?

The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.

Nov 8, 2012 / Naomi Klein

Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?

Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock? Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?

The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.

Nov 5, 2012 / Naomi Klein

With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon

With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon

The New York City Marathon is due to proceed as planned this Sunday. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, it should not.

Nov 2, 2012 / Dave Zirin

On FEMA, Inequality and the Need for Better Government

On FEMA, Inequality and the Need for Better Government On FEMA, Inequality and the Need for Better Government

The To-FEMA-Or-Not-To-FEMA belies a bigger problem with the political priorities of this country.

Oct 31, 2012 / Michelle Dean

Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity in Spain, Unions Threaten National Strike Tens of Thousands Protest Austerity in Spain, Unions Threaten National Strike

Tens of thousands of individuals in Spain protest further harsh austerity measures recently announced by their right-wing government.

Oct 8, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Is America Broke? Not With a Robin Hood Tax Is America Broke? Not With a Robin Hood Tax

The country should look to Congressman Keith Ellison, not Paul Ryan for a fiscal vision.

Sep 14, 2012 / John Nichols

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