State of the Union: Right on Wages, Wrong on Trade State of the Union: Right on Wages, Wrong on Trade
The president’s “income inequality” address had plenty of strengths, but one big weakness.
Jan 29, 2014 / John Nichols
FDR’s ‘Christmas Carol’ is the Antidote to Lump-of-Coal Austerity FDR’s ‘Christmas Carol’ is the Antidote to Lump-of-Coal Austerity
The thirty-second president used Dickens’s tale to make the case for programs to aid the dispossessed. We should do the same.
Dec 24, 2013 / John Nichols
A Bad Week for the NSA A Bad Week for the NSA
The report from a White House review panel is a confirmation of pathology within the NSA, if not a perfect prescription for reform.
Dec 19, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it The Internet Giants Oppose Surveillance—but Only When the Government Does it
Even if the NSA's spying programs are scaled back, surveillance infrastructure will continue to exist in the private sector.
Dec 16, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama A Grim Report on Press Freedoms Under Obama
An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes that the president has presided over an unprecedented campaign to control the media.
Oct 10, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Congress Renews Efforts to Curb NSA Surveillance Congress Renews Efforts to Curb NSA Surveillance
At least a dozen bills are pending in Congress, with top lawmakers calling for reform.
Sep 24, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’ US Labor Secretary: ‘The American Workplace Has Evolved’
The Nation asks Secretary Perez about forthcoming regulations, changing work and Obama administration appearances with Walmart.
Sep 11, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike? If Congress Says No, Can Obama Strike?
The Obama administration claims it doesn't need congressional authorization to strike Syria. So what’s the point of asking Congress to vote?
Sep 4, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight Domestic Worker Labor Leader: Federal Victory Is in Sight
A proposed regulatory change would extend some basic federal protections to long-excluded domestic workers.
Aug 15, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Fed Up With Larry Summers Fed Up With Larry Summers
His appointment as next chair of the Federal Reserve would be a clear sign that narrow financial interests are still in charge of the Democratic Party.
Jul 31, 2013 / William Greider