Economy

High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations High Court Produces a Politics of, by and for Corporations

The Supreme Court’s partisan majority has made it harder for public-sector unions to engage in politics. This is not what democracy looks like.

Jun 21, 2012 / John Nichols

This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like

This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like This Is What a Businessman in the White House Looks Like

That CEOs make better presidents has been Romney’s mantra, but a quick look at history says otherwise.

Jun 21, 2012 / Ben Adler

Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions Thousands of Doctors Strike in UK Protest Over Pensions

Thousands of doctors strike in the UK over changes to their pensions. Are they greedy, or does society have skewed priorities?

Jun 21, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved Greece Gets Government, Germany Relieved

The Greek election has brought the same old politicans back to power and neo-Nazi Golden Dawn into parliament.

Jun 20, 2012 / Maria Margaronis

‘Jamie Dimon, You’re No Good. The People Need a Robin Hood’ (VIDEO) ‘Jamie Dimon, You’re No Good. The People Need a Robin Hood’ (VIDEO)

Nurses and their allies launch a national campaign to push for a tax on financial transactions.

Jun 20, 2012 / Laura Flanders

Jamie Dimon Finally Takes Heat on the Hill Jamie Dimon Finally Takes Heat on the Hill

Congressman tells the CEO, “You’re throwing darts at a dartboard and putting a lot of money at risk just in case you were wrong the first time. I don’t see how th...

Jun 19, 2012 / George Zornick

Americans Want to Keep Teachers, Cops and Firefighters on the Job

Americans Want to Keep Teachers, Cops and Firefighters on the Job Americans Want to Keep Teachers, Cops and Firefighters on the Job

Despite distrust in government overall, there’s solid support for preventing more public sector layoffs.

Jun 19, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Activists Protest G20 While US Media Talk Trivialities Activists Protest G20 While US Media Talk Trivialities

Thousands of activists in Mexico continue to protest the G20 while certain US media pundits blather away about trivialities. 

Jun 19, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny

Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

The GOP candidate’s bus tour skips communities battered by Bain Capital.

Jun 19, 2012 / John Nichols

This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes

This week, a diverse range of contributors take a critical look at Islamophobia in The Nation's special issue. Plus, a conversation with Chris Hayes about his new book, and we laun...

Jun 18, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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