Senate Republicans Block Yet Another Well-Qualified Obama Nominee Senate Republicans Block Yet Another Well-Qualified Obama Nominee
The rejection of Nobel Prize–winning economist Peter Diamond for the Fed Board illustrates how the GOP is systematically blocking well-qualified Obama nominees.
Jun 6, 2011 / Ari Berman
US Uncut Protests Apple’s Tax Dodging Practices US Uncut Protests Apple’s Tax Dodging Practices
US Uncut protests Apple‘s plans to shelter its revenue from fair taxation during America's time of fiscal crisis.
Jun 6, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti Leaked Cables Reveal US Attempts to Micromanage Haiti
Cables obtained from WikiLeaks document the influence the US Embassy sought over the nation in an expanse of nearly seven years—from ten months before the 2004 coup d&rsquo...
Jun 3, 2011 / Press Room
This Week: WikiLeaks Haiti. PLUS: The Assault on Elizabeth Warren This Week: WikiLeaks Haiti. PLUS: The Assault on Elizabeth Warren
This week, a series of groundbreaking reports about U.S. and U.N. policy toward Haiti. Plus, a comprehensive look at who's bankrolling the assault on Elizabeth Warren. And, w...
Jun 3, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business? Are NFL Players in a Battle Against Big Business?
According to Dave Zirin, the ongoing National Football League lockout hearings are all about the owners trying to take advantage of players and fans.
Jun 3, 2011 / Press Room
The Breakdown: How Does US Campaign Finance Stack Up Against the Rest of the World? The Breakdown: How Does US Campaign Finance Stack Up Against the Rest of the World?
Are other countries as vulnerable to the effects of money and private interests in politics as we are in the United States?
Jun 3, 2011 / Chris Hayes
Republicans Pass Measure Blocking TSA Unionization Republicans Pass Measure Blocking TSA Unionization
House Republicans passed a bill blocking TSA unionization yesterday, fulfilling a long-held goal.
Jun 3, 2011 / George Zornick
Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Ari Berman on Elizabeth Warren and the CFPB Nation Conversations: Roane Carey and Ari Berman on Elizabeth Warren and the CFPB
Why does the bank lobby and the politicians in its pocket feel so threatened by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
Jun 2, 2011 / The Nation
Seniors Fight Back Against Real-Life Death Panels Seniors Fight Back Against Real-Life Death Panels
Across the country, seniors are fighting back against real-life death panels: cuts to their aid and closures of life-saving facilities.
Jun 2, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
The Bank Lobby Steps Up Its Attack on Elizabeth Warren The Bank Lobby Steps Up Its Attack on Elizabeth Warren
The new consumer protection bureau’s mission is to make it easier for consumers to understand financial fine print. So why are bankers so scared?
Jun 1, 2011 / Feature / Ari Berman