Economy

Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!

Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’! Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!

Why do we let doomsayers control the 'fiscal cliff' conversation?

Dec 4, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow

George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power George Goehl and the Fight Against Corporate Power

What does the National People’s Action director have in store for Obama’s second term?

Dec 3, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’

Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’

A few key points to keep in mind during the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.

Dec 3, 2012 / Robert B. Reich

The Hollowing Out of America

The Hollowing Out of America The Hollowing Out of America

“Debtpocalypse” is merely the latest installment in a tragic, forty-year story of the dispossession of American workers. 

Dec 3, 2012 / Steve Fraser

Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts

AIDS activists have led the way in direct action against cuts to vital programs.

Dec 3, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism? Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?

After all the Republican ranting about socialism, a new poll finds Americans have more positive feelings about… socialism.

Dec 2, 2012 / John Nichols

Guest Workers Who Sparked June Walmart Supplier Walk-out Hail Strike Wave’s Spread Guest Workers Who Sparked June Walmart Supplier Walk-out Hail Strike Wave’s Spread

This summer’s original Walmart strikers tell The Nation they’re celebrating the most recent walk-outs, and thinking big for the future.

Dec 1, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

Warehouse Workers Petition Court to Add Walmart as Defendant in Wage Theft Class Action Warehouse Workers Petition Court to Add Walmart as Defendant in Wage Theft Class Action

Workers say Walmart is directly responsible for rampant wage theft and retaliation.

Nov 30, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness This Week in Poverty: A Wake-Up Call on Housing and Homelessness

The stakes of the fiscal showdown couldn’t be higher for people who depend on affordable housing.

Nov 30, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

OUR Walmart Organizers Promise Multi-Pronged December OUR Walmart Organizers Promise Multi-Pronged December

Next month, expect the Walmart campaign to engage customers, attack retaliation and stage a major event on an undisclosed day.

Nov 29, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

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