This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job
Two million unemployed workers will lose their benefits before the New Year if Congress fails to extend the unemployment insurance program.
Dec 7, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
It’s Time to Fix the Filibuster! It’s Time to Fix the Filibuster!
Senate Dems should restore the practice to its proper function: as a tool for public dissent, rather than unchecked, covert obstruction.
Dec 5, 2012 / The Editors
Bill McKibben: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change Bill McKibben: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change
In the aftermath of a superstorm, Americans are finally waking up to global warming.
Dec 5, 2012 / The Nation Video and On The Earth Productions
Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors
Grover Norquist has a long history of helping his corporate donors lobby for tax subsidies and other gifts.
Dec 5, 2012 / Lee Fang
The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success
As he takes the lead in the fight to defend Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the senator has much to teach progressives about how to do politics right.
Dec 5, 2012 / John Nichols
Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’! Watch Out For That ‘Fiscal Cliff’!
Why do we let doomsayers control the 'fiscal cliff' conversation?
Dec 4, 2012 / Tom Tomorrow
The New Filibuster Fight The New Filibuster Fight
With the determination of newly elected senators like Elizabeth Warren, Democrats may finally have the power to change the rule that’s long held American progress hostage.&nb...
Dec 4, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change John Nichols: The Filibuster Must Change
Lawmakers shouldn’t be able to block legislation behind closed doors.
Dec 3, 2012 / Press Room
Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’
A few key points to keep in mind during the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.
Dec 3, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts Citizens Protest Looming ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Budget Cuts
AIDS activists have led the way in direct action against cuts to vital programs.
Dec 3, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny