A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes
Reports say Sallie Krawcheck is a leading condender for SEC chairman, but her résumé should raise a red flag.
Dec 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer
This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job
Two million unemployed workers will lose their benefits before the New Year if Congress fails to extend the unemployment insurance program.
Dec 7, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan
In one day, Michigan legislators announce and pass “Right to Work”—really “No Rights at Work”—legislation.
Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy
This holiday season, join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in calling on Publix to stop paying farmworkers sub-poverty wages.
Dec 6, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire
One news report reveals Walmart’s role in defeating a proposal for retail corporations to pay for safety improvements; the other shows that multiple Walmart suppliers used th...
Dec 6, 2012 / Josh Eidelson
The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media
The man that proposed “Petraeus for President” threatens to dominate airwaves and headlines in major American cities.
Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back
For Yolanda Andrews, losing her house would mean losing everything. That's why she's standing up to predatory banking.
Dec 5, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Our Student Prizewinners Our Student Prizewinners
We are delighted to announce the winners of The Nation’s seventh annual Student Writing Contest, Andrew Gambrione and Tess Saperstein.
Dec 5, 2012 / The Editors
Josh Eidelson and Dorian Warren: Strikers Are Challenging Walmart’s Low-Price, Low-Wage Model Josh Eidelson and Dorian Warren: Strikers Are Challenging Walmart’s Low-Price, Low-Wage Model
Walmart strikers took huge risks by walking off the job on Black Friday.
Dec 5, 2012 / Press Room
Why Top Republicans Are Bailing on the Norquist Pledge Why Top Republicans Are Bailing on the Norquist Pledge
Over time, Americans have become more open to tax increases.
Dec 5, 2012 / Chris Hayes