Economy

Noam Chomsky

“The Class War Never Ends, the Master Never Relents”: An Interview With Noam Chomsky “The Class War Never Ends, the Master Never Relents”: An Interview With Noam Chomsky

David Barsamian talks to Noam Chomsky about fighting for a better future in dark times.

Oct 11, 2022 / David Barsamian and Noam Chomsky

A closeup of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell removing his glasses during a news conference.

The Human Costs of the Fed’s War on Inflation The Human Costs of the Fed’s War on Inflation

If there is no painless way to combat inflation, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggests, then we should at least be honest about who will endure the pain.

Oct 11, 2022 / Jared Clemons

The Rise of Mandela Barnes

The Rise of Mandela Barnes The Rise of Mandela Barnes

The 35-year-old candidate for US Senate is running to oust billionaire-backed Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson and change Washington.

Oct 11, 2022 / Feature / John Nichols

Alden Capital Denver Post protest

The Vultures at Alden Capital Want Us to Believe Their Neutrality Is in Good Faith The Vultures at Alden Capital Want Us to Believe Their Neutrality Is in Good Faith

Ending the practice of endorsing presidential candidates isn’t an honorable act of bipartisanship. It’s a craven act of corporate greed.

Oct 10, 2022 / Chris Lehmann

Cash Is Never Neutral: A Conversation on the Politics of Money

Cash Is Never Neutral: A Conversation on the Politics of Money Cash Is Never Neutral: A Conversation on the Politics of Money

Stefan Eich talks to The Nation about the role monetary policy plays in crisis, if money can be turned into a more democratic tool, and his new book, The Currency of Politics.

Oct 10, 2022 / Q&A / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

Kennedy Komedy Klub

Kennedy Komedy Klub Kennedy Komedy Klub

Emma Thompson.

Oct 7, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Undergraduate Labor Union

For Undergrads, the Best Extracurricular Is a Labor Union For Undergrads, the Best Extracurricular Is a Labor Union

With approval of organized labor at the highest level since 1965, undergraduate student workers have turned to unionizing as college costs continue to rise.

Oct 7, 2022 / StudentNation / Radu Stochita

Studs Terkel

The Decline of Progressive Publishing Houses Is a Loss for Everyone The Decline of Progressive Publishing Houses Is a Loss for Everyone

The end of Pantheon and Metropolitan augers a strange and unchallenging world of ideas.

Oct 7, 2022 / Tom Engelhardt

at a gas station in Los Angeles, Calif.

Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats? Will Gas Prices Tank Electoral Prospects for Democrats?

In many swing states, polling shows voters are concerned about inflation and economic hardship over all other issues—and they blame the party in power.

Oct 7, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Prime Minister Liz Truss looks forward wearing a hard hat and safety glasses.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss Is No Margaret Thatcher British Prime Minister Liz Truss Is No Margaret Thatcher

The Tory leader's pledge to deliver neoliberal “shock therapy” brought her own party conference to the brink of open revolt.

Oct 6, 2022 / Steve Howell

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