Economy

Greetings From Fitzwalkerstan: Wisconsin GOP Denies Legislative Democrats Voting Rights Greetings From Fitzwalkerstan: Wisconsin GOP Denies Legislative Democrats Voting Rights

In another blow to democracy, Governor Scott Walker's consigliere, Senate majority leader Scott Fitzgerald, announces plan to deny Democratic state senators the right to have ...

Mar 15, 2011 / John Nichols

Who’s Afraid of Elizabeth Warren? Who’s Afraid of Elizabeth Warren?

Conservatives' hyperbolic attacks distort the objectives of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Mar 14, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

College Seniors Face Lack of Entry-Level Jobs College Seniors Face Lack of Entry-Level Jobs

As those laid off during the recession continue to apply for entry-level positions, college seniors are facing more competition than expected.

Mar 14, 2011 / StudentNation / Melanie Breault

Susan Sarandon in Wisconsin: The Whole Nation Has a Stake in This Fight Susan Sarandon in Wisconsin: The Whole Nation Has a Stake in This Fight

Actress Susan Sarandon joined protesters at the Wisconsin Capitol to speak out against Governor Walker and his anti-worker bill.

Mar 14, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

Undaunted! More Than 100,000 Wisconsinites Rally ‘To Take Our State Back!’ Undaunted! More Than 100,000 Wisconsinites Rally ‘To Take Our State Back!’

Farmers, workers and their supporters, undaunted by Governor Scott Walker's power grabs, converged on Madison to fight for labor rights and the future of their state. They came in ...

Mar 13, 2011 / John Nichols

Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker? Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker?

The Wisconsin governor's actions throughout the past three weeks have angered the public to the point that many are now pushing for recalling the state's Republican legislators.

Mar 11, 2011 / Press Room

This Week at TheNation.com: ‘Shock and Awe’ in Wisconsin This Week at TheNation.com: ‘Shock and Awe’ in Wisconsin

This week we continue to bring you the latest coverage on the labor fight in Madison. Plus, Chris Hayes examines the spike in oil prices. Is Wall Street to blame? We welcome g...

Mar 11, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker? Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker?

The Wisconsin governor's actions throughout the past three weeks have angered the public to the point that many are now pushing for recalling the state's Republican legislators.

Mar 11, 2011 / The Ed Show

Pro-Worker Movement Power in Wisconsin: What’s Next?

Pro-Worker Movement Power in Wisconsin: What’s Next? Pro-Worker Movement Power in Wisconsin: What’s Next?

Governor Scott Walker has unintentionally created a powerful movement. Now that Walker has got his bill, how will the pro-union forces push back? General strike? Break the banks? R...

Mar 11, 2011 / John Nichols

Walker’s Big Bank Donors Take a Hit Walker’s Big Bank Donors Take a Hit

Union protesters in Wisconsin are shrewdly targeting M&I Bank, a top Walker campaign contributor.

Mar 11, 2011 / Mike Elk

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