Economy

Melissa Harris-Perry: Louisiana’s Wetlands Are a National Concern Melissa Harris-Perry: Louisiana’s Wetlands Are a National Concern

In Louisiana, wetlands erosion and an overall lack of infrastructure have created a situation in which the state is incredibly vulnerable to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina six...

Nov 15, 2011 / Press Room

Why Mitt Romney Had Such a Bad Record on Jobs in Massachusetts Why Mitt Romney Had Such a Bad Record on Jobs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts had one of the worst rates of job creation under Mitt Romney. Here's why. 

Nov 15, 2011 / Ben Adler

From Ohio to Wisconsin: The Stage Is Set for Scott Walker’s Recall From Ohio to Wisconsin: The Stage Is Set for Scott Walker’s Recall

 The Wisconsin governor says his circumstance is different from that of Ohio’s Kasich. But that’s not what he told a caller he thought was billionaire David Koch.

Nov 14, 2011 / John Nichols

From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall

 The Wisconsin governor says his circumstance is different. But that's not what he told a caller he thought was David Koch.

Nov 14, 2011 / John Nichols

From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall From Ohio to Wisconsin: Stage is Set for Scott Walker Recall

 The Wisconsin governor says his circumstance is different. But that's not what he told a caller he thought was David Koch.

Nov 14, 2011 / John Nichols

Italy in Ashes Italy in Ashes

The Eurocrisis will finally bring an end to the era of Berlusconi—but his sour legacy will endure.

Nov 11, 2011 / Frederika Randall

In Ohio, a Win for Unions—That Just Preserves the Status Quo In Ohio, a Win for Unions—That Just Preserves the Status Quo

Beating back Ohio's anti–collective bargaining bill was a gratifying win, but now progressives must play offense.

Nov 11, 2011 / Kirk Noden

Occupy the Home Front: Why Veterans Are Deploying With the 99 Percent

Occupy the Home Front: Why Veterans Are Deploying With the 99 Percent Occupy the Home Front: Why Veterans Are Deploying With the 99 Percent

The United States has not learned enough about avoiding unwarranted wars. And if has not learned much about respecting the veterans of wars.

Nov 11, 2011 / John Nichols

The Mexican Education War The Mexican Education War

As in the United States, many Mexican education reformers focus on teachers' unions--but both countries need a broader public schools agenda.

Nov 10, 2011 / Dana Goldstein

California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout

California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout

There is no three-strikes law for crooked bankers, who usually get off with a fine and a promise not to do it again, and again and again.

Nov 10, 2011 / Robert Scheer

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