Economy

Eric Schneiderman: The Right Man, the Right Moment Eric Schneiderman: The Right Man, the Right Moment

Schneiderman not about to let himself be co-opted for Obama’s re-election bid.

Jan 31, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

No Exit in the Persian Gulf? No Exit in the Persian Gulf?

Why closing the Strait of Hormuz could ignite a war and a global depression.

Jan 31, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

How Sheldon Adelson Made Newt Gingrich How Sheldon Adelson Made Newt Gingrich

If Newt Gingrich does make it into the White House, he will have a “direct and personal debt” to billionaire Sheldon Adelson.

Jan 30, 2012 / Chris Hayes

This Week in Poverty: State of the Union, State of Florida This Week in Poverty: State of the Union, State of Florida

President Obama fails to mention poverty in his State of the Union address, even though 46 million Americans are living in it.

Jan 27, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann

Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It? Wisconsin ‘John Doe’ Probe: What Did Walker Know? When Did He Know It?

As two more aides to Scott Walker are charged in “John Doe” probe that reveals massive illegal fundraising, the anti-labor governor heads toward a recall election with ...

Jan 26, 2012 / John Nichols

Obama’s Faux Populism Sounds Like Bill Clinton Obama’s Faux Populism Sounds Like Bill Clinton

Betrayal by the “good guys” for whom we have ended up voting has become the norm.

Jan 26, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker

Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker Wisconsin Rises Up Against Walker

What does democracy look like? Try a grassroots campaign organized by ordinary citizens to recall their union-busting governor.

Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols

Looking Back at the UFW, a Union With Two Souls

Looking Back at the UFW, a Union With Two Souls Looking Back at the UFW, a Union With Two Souls

A Q&A with Frank Bardacke, whose new book Trampling Out the Vintage complicates the legend and legacy of Cesar Chavez.

Jan 25, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Gabriel Thompson

New Hope for New Haven, Connecticut New Hope for New Haven, Connecticut

A progressive labor slate has won a historic legislative victory, overturning the traditional Democratic machine.

Jan 25, 2012 / Feature / Paul Bass

Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney

Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney Obama Bully-Pulpits Romney

A strong State of the Union address outlines plenty of important themes. But above all, it hits a prospective opponent where he is weakest.

Jan 25, 2012 / John Nichols

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