Economy

Voting in the Dark: Greece Goes to the Polls Voting in the Dark: Greece Goes to the Polls

Almost all the candidates in the Greek election—on the same day as the French—see support for austerity as political suicide.

May 4, 2012 / Maria Margaronis

What Can We Do About Poverty? What Can We Do About Poverty?

What does it mean to be poor in the United States?

May 4, 2012 / Press Room

Not Much Good News in April Jobs Report Not Much Good News in April Jobs Report

While the economy continues to add jobs, the recovery clearly seems to be losing steam. 

May 4, 2012 / George Zornick

This Week in Poverty: The Philly Alliance This Week in Poverty: The Philly Alliance

In Philadelphia, people living in poverty and people who want to eradicate poverty are attempting to break down barriers and forge an alliance.

May 4, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/2/12) Interns’ Favorite Pieces of the Week (5/2/12)

Each week, Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

May 3, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Is Losing Scott Walker’s Austerity Agenda Is Losing

A new independent poll from Wisconsin shows the anti-labor governor's approval ratings are tanking, and the leading Democratic candidate has moved narrowly ahead of him.

May 3, 2012 / John Nichols

Imitation Outrage: Faking Concern for the Chinese Masses Imitation Outrage: Faking Concern for the Chinese Masses

We do not care a whit about their human rights as long as they satiate our unbridled appetites.

May 3, 2012 / Robert Scheer

May Day 2012: Love in a Hopeless Place? May Day 2012: Love in a Hopeless Place?

May Day in New York was chaotic, creative and diffuse. Was it a glimpse of what’s to come? Or a the wreckage of what’s left on the left?

May 3, 2012 / Laura Flanders

End Student Debt!

End Student Debt! End Student Debt!

Total debt now exceeds $1 trillion. We should write off existing debt and make public college free.

May 2, 2012 / The Editors

Is Walmart Losing Its Bipartisan Luster?

Is Walmart Losing Its Bipartisan Luster? Is Walmart Losing Its Bipartisan Luster?

In the wake of the Mexican bribery scandal, liberals who had been wooed by the giant retailer are having second thoughts.

May 2, 2012 / Liza Featherstone

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