Pennsylvania Think Tank Plans to ‘Slay’ Unions, Like in Wisconsin Pennsylvania Think Tank Plans to ‘Slay’ Unions, Like in Wisconsin
A fundraising letter obtained by The Nation lays out right-wing efforts in Pennsylvania to go after labor unions.
Apr 23, 2013 / Lee Fang
Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal
Mitch McConnell is claiming he's the victim of "Watergate-style" tactics; while the real modern Watergate scandal has gone ignored.
Apr 9, 2013 / Lee Fang
The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet The GOP’s Drug-Testing Dragnet
How Republicans and industry profiteers are targeting high school students, welfare applicants and the unemployed.
Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Isabel Macdonald
Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency Why Mandate Disclosure? Because Corporations Lie on Voluntary Political Transparency
The SEC is considering rules for political disclosure—and a voluntary regime simply isn’t enough.
Mar 29, 2013 / Lee Fang
Propaganda Propagation Propaganda Propagation
A column arguing that a liberal foundation outspent the Koch brothers disproves its own assertion in a disclaimer—which conveniently gets forgotten when the initial claim is ...
Mar 28, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference Microsoft Helps Sponsor CPAC’s Anti-Gay Conference
Microsoft, a company staking out a public position as pro-equality, helps underwrite a conservative group pushing to exclude gays from the Republican Party.
Mar 15, 2013 / Lee Fang
Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’ Charles Koch Reflects on Last Election, Promises to Do More to ‘Persuade Politicians’
In a letter to thousands of employees, Charles Koch writes about the last election and his plans for the future.
Mar 13, 2013 / Lee Fang
Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending Lockheed Martin’s Herculean Efforts to Profit From Defense Spending
The biggest defense contractors are reaping profits off taxpayer dollars—whatever the mood of the moment.
Mar 11, 2013 / Jeremiah Goulka
‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’? ‘Organizing for Action’ or ‘Charging for Access’?
Barack Obama’s group to mobilize grassroots support planned to rely on large donations. Is it possible to change a broken system from within?
Mar 7, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Are Democrats So Defeatist? Why Are Democrats So Defeatist?
It’s because they are so beholden to their big-money contributors that they can’t fight the GOP even on issues that they know have overwhelming public support.
Mar 6, 2013 / Ralph Nader