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?
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
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
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
Why Subsidize CEOs? Why Subsidize CEOs?
Performance bonuses are tax deductible and subsidies for executive excess add up to over $14 billion a year. Enough is enough.
Aug 23, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Europe’s Highway to Hell Europe’s Highway to Hell
A massive run on weak banks could destroy the euro economy. Only unlimited deposit insurance, backed by a strong central Treasury, can prevent the worst.
Aug 21, 2012 / Dimitri B. Papadimitriou
With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party
Republicans once warned against “unfair money-getting.” Now, they are preparing to do even more to facilitate “vulture capitalism.”
Aug 20, 2012 / John Nichols