Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession? Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession?
Chairman Ben Bernanke, who’s been sounding the alarm, is attacked constantly by the right. He and his allies need support from a mostly silent left.
Nov 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / William Greider
Speak Out to the Federal Reserve! Speak Out to the Federal Reserve!
Progressives falsely assume this mysterious institution is impervious to public pressure. We need to make our voices heard.
Nov 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider
Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?
With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”
Nov 6, 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 5, 2012 / Naomi Klein
Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies
Not to be outdone by Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan tells the biggest lie of the 2012 campaign.
Nov 5, 2012 / John Nichols
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
Greg Kaufmann: It’s Time We Pay Attention to Poverty Greg Kaufmann: It’s Time We Pay Attention to Poverty
Why are politicians and the media ignoring the struggle of 15 percent of Americans?
Nov 1, 2012 / Press Room
#TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds #TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds
For three months TheNation.com has pushed for a substantive conversation about poverty in the presidential campaign. Today the Obama campaign responds.
Nov 1, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
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
Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires Bringing the Fight to the Billionaires
Whoever wins on November 6, progressive campaigns will continue to target the tiny elite that rules the country.
Oct 31, 2012 / The Editors