Economy

A skeleton worker with a tie on lays its head on the computer, exhausted.

The Alternative to Working Ourselves to Death The Alternative to Working Ourselves to Death

Investments in better jobs today mean better retirements tomorrow.

Sep 5, 2022 / Beth C. Truesdale and Lisa F. Berkman

Kamala Harris Tells “The Nation,” “This Is the Beginning of the Next Era of the Labor Movement”

Kamala Harris Tells “The Nation,” “This Is the Beginning of the Next Era of the Labor Movement” Kamala Harris Tells “The Nation,” “This Is the Beginning of the Next Era of the Labor Movement”

In an exclusive interview with The Nation’s John Nichols, the vice president recalls her youth on picket lines and explains why it’s so vital to eliminate barriers to organizing.

Sep 5, 2022 / Q&A / John Nichols

The Mysteries of Adam Smith

The Mysteries of Adam Smith The Mysteries of Adam Smith

How to understand Adam Smith’s politics

Sep 3, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Glory Liu

Florida Keys

Florida Keys Florida Keys

Jackson holes.

Sep 2, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Now Is the Time for Democrats to Ban Dark Money From Primaries

Now Is the Time for Democrats to Ban Dark Money From Primaries Now Is the Time for Democrats to Ban Dark Money From Primaries

Before the party chokes to death on its own corruption. Next week the Democratic National Committee will vote on a crucial resolution to break the hold of wealthy donors and secret...

Sep 2, 2022 / Robert L. Borosage

The Latinx House Raizado Festival

The Renewed Fight for Latinx Rights and Representation The Renewed Fight for Latinx Rights and Representation

From Hollywood portrayals to abortion laws to income inequality, panelists reimagine the status quo on the second day of the Latinx House’s Raizado Festival.

Sep 2, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro

“The Nation” Launches “‘The Nation’ Explains” With “How to Get to the Negotiations Table”

“The Nation” Launches “‘The Nation’ Explains” With “How to Get to the Negotiations Table” “The Nation” Launches “‘The Nation’ Explains” With “How to Get to the Negotiations Table”

With a new video series devoted to the most pressing questions on the left, The Nation continues to expand its editorial reach into new channels.

Sep 1, 2022 / Press Room

Senator Joe Manchin departs the Capitol as the Senate breaks for the Memorial Day recess.

Here’s What’s Wrong With Manchin’s Side Deal to the Inflation Reduction Act Here’s What’s Wrong With Manchin’s Side Deal to the Inflation Reduction Act

In an impassioned call to allies in the national climate movement, a community organizer explains: “We in Appalachia are done with being a sacrifice zone.”

Sep 1, 2022 / Crystal Mello

Striking McDonald’s restaurant employees are arrested

Fair Wages for Fast Food Fair Wages for Fast Food

California's FAST Act could establish a bill of rights for fast food service workers. The industry is trying to stop it.

Sep 1, 2022 / Sasha Abramsky

Latinx House Raizado Festival

The Raizado Festival Confronts Aspen’s Inequality The Raizado Festival Confronts Aspen’s Inequality

In one of the wealthiest towns in the country, Latinx and Indigenous issues intersect on the first day of the Latinx House’s inaugural Raizado Festival. 

Sep 1, 2022 / StudentNation / Mara Marques Cavallaro

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