Economy

Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal

President Obama heralds his supporters for pressuring Congress for a debt deal that most of his supporters dislike.

Aug 1, 2011 / Ari Melber

Katrina vanden Heuvel on ‘All Things Considered’: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences Katrina vanden Heuvel on ‘All Things Considered’: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences

All of the plans on the table for solving the debt crisis, including the finalized plan, are far removed from the needs and wants of ordinary Americans.

Aug 1, 2011 / Press Room

Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back? Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back?

King’s progressive credentials are impressive, but his popularity with members will be tested as he goes up against the Big Three in tough contract talks.

Aug 1, 2011 / David Moberg

Katrina vanden Heuvel on All Things Considered: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences Katrina vanden Heuvel on All Things Considered: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences

All of the plans on the table for solving the debt crisis, including the finalized plan, are far removed from the needs and wants of ordinary Americans.  

Aug 1, 2011 / NPR

From the Debt Debate to a Hostage Revolt From the Debt Debate to a Hostage Revolt

The priorities of most Americans were casualties of this summer’s melodrama in Washington. This reality will drive independent citizen mobilizations challenging both Republic...

Aug 1, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

House Backs Debt Deal, but 95 ‘Conscience’ Democrats Vote ‘No’

House Backs Debt Deal, but 95 ‘Conscience’ Democrats Vote ‘No’ House Backs Debt Deal, but 95 ‘Conscience’ Democrats Vote ‘No’

As a Democratic president bows to the GOP’s far right, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tells colleagues to vote their consciences. Half of House Democratic Caucus opposes ...

Aug 1, 2011 / John Nichols

Michelle Alexander: End the Drug War, Face Jim Crow Michelle Alexander: End the Drug War, Face Jim Crow

 The NAACP has just passed a historic resolution demanding an end to the War on Drugs.

Jul 31, 2011 / Laura Flanders

GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’

GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’ GOP’s Debt-Ceiling Games Have Raised the Prospect of a ‘Crunching Global Recession’

The IMF warns that an international crisis looms, as Pelosi condemns Boehner for going “to the dark side.”

Jul 31, 2011 / John Nichols

This Week: Republican’s Fiscal Recklessness. PLUS: The Nation on Sports This Week: Republican’s Fiscal Recklessness. PLUS: The Nation on Sports

This week, Republican's fiscal recklessness goes to new heights. Plus, The Nation's second-ever sports issue. And columnist Gary Young on the real threat from Europe's homegrown te...

Jul 29, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff

Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff Boehner Finally Gets GOP ‘Asses in Line,’ and Then Marches Them Off the Cliff

As Boehner battles Bachmannite Republicans who would crash the economy for political purposes, Obama recognizes that the only hope is with the Senate—not a div...

Jul 29, 2011 / John Nichols

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