Voters Did Not Choose Austerity Voters Did Not Choose Austerity
The results are unambiguous: voters want more government investment and higher taxes on the wealthy.
Nov 9, 2012 / George Zornick
Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock? Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?
The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.
Nov 8, 2012 / Naomi Klein
Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession? Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession?
Chairman Ben Bernanke, who’s been sounding the alarm, is attacked constantly by the right. He and his allies need support from a mostly silent left.
Nov 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / William Greider
Speak Out to the Federal Reserve! Speak Out to the Federal Reserve!
Progressives falsely assume this mysterious institution is impervious to public pressure. We need to make our voices heard.
Nov 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider
Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country
In California, Michigan, Alabama and beyond, voters came out for organized labor.
Nov 7, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook
John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections
The victories of Tammy Baldwin and Sherrod Brown show that standing up for workers’ rights pays off.
Nov 7, 2012 / Press Room
Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?
With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”
Nov 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock? Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?
The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.
Nov 5, 2012 / Naomi Klein
Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies
Not to be outdone by Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan tells the biggest lie of the 2012 campaign.
Nov 5, 2012 / John Nichols
Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP
Letters obtained by The Nation show that companies involved in the oil, gas and coal industries are increasingly pushing workers to vote Republican.