Video: Supercommittee, Super Trouble Video: Supercommittee, Super Trouble
The supercommittee’s cuts will sink the economy even further. Here's what it should do instead.
Nov 16, 2011 / Robert B. Reich
Why Europe Needs a New Deal Why Europe Needs a New Deal
After months of political upheaval and chaos in the bond markets, few investors believe austerity programs are a route to growth and debt reduction.
Nov 16, 2011 / Feature / Andy Robinson
A Raid on the First Amendment: New York’s Assault on Press Freedom A Raid on the First Amendment: New York’s Assault on Press Freedom
Reporters covering the eviction of Occupy Wall Street were arrested and restrained from doing their jobs.
Nov 15, 2011 / John Nichols
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