China Goes Dark China Goes Dark
Hard-hitting New York Times coverage has been journalism at its best—although the Chinese authorities apparently don't agree.
Dec 18, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman
Willy Brandt at 100: Recalling, Renewing a Struggle Against Global Inequality Willy Brandt at 100: Recalling, Renewing a Struggle Against Global Inequality
The former German chancellor still calls us to “ build a world in which sharing, justice, freedom and peace might prevail.”
Dec 18, 2013 / John Nichols
Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits
Thanks to Congress, it’s shaping up to be a bleak holiday season for 1.3 million unemployed Americans.
Dec 17, 2013 / NationAction
This Week in Poverty: Signing Off This Week in Poverty: Signing Off
After a two-year run, This Week in Poverty signs off.
Dec 13, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule
Will the amendment be enough to change the behavior of bankers? Doubtful.
Dec 12, 2013 / William Greider
Who’s Really Waging the Class War? Who’s Really Waging the Class War?
There’s little support among the wealthiest Americans for policy reforms to reduce income inequality.
Dec 12, 2013 / Bill Moyers
Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits
There’s still time for Congress to decide not to ruin the holidays for 1.3 million unemployed Americans.
Dec 11, 2013 / NationAction
Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax
The author of "Why I Make Terrible Decisions" discovers the dark side of Internet fame.
Dec 11, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg
Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The anti-apartheid hero asked world leaders to “have the courage to ensure that, at last, we build a human world consistent with the provisions of that historic Declaration.&...
Dec 10, 2013 / John Nichols
The Republican Holiday To-do List The Republican Holiday To-do List
Nothing says holiday cheer like cutting food stamps and unemployment benefits!
Dec 9, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow