‘Lincoln,’ Thaddeus Stevens and Why American Politics Still Needs Radicals ‘Lincoln,’ Thaddeus Stevens and Why American Politics Still Needs Radicals
Both Lincoln and The Nation’s 1860s editors underestimated radicals’ contributions to abolitionism.
Dec 10, 2012 / Richard Kreitner
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Power Play The Muslim Brotherhood’s Power Play
Anything that Obama does will make it worse.
Dec 10, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Election Is Over, but the Voting Rights Fight Is in Full Swing The Election Is Over, but the Voting Rights Fight Is in Full Swing
The biggest challenge voting rights advocates face right now is keeping people engaged without the spotlight of a presidential election.
Dec 10, 2012 / Aura Bogado and Voting Rights Watch
Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home
One of Obama’s favorite TV shows warns him directly against the terror of drones.
Dec 10, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Leslie Savan
Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan
Union activists are traveling to Lansing to speak out against the “right to work” legislation that would silence Michigan workers.
Dec 10, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts
Right-wing donors have lavishly funded "right to work” advocacy groups in Michigan.
Dec 8, 2012 / Lee Fang
Katrina vanden Heuvel: On the Irrelevance of Jim DeMint and the Heritage Foundation Katrina vanden Heuvel: On the Irrelevance of Jim DeMint and the Heritage Foundation
Jim DeMint’s move to the Heritage Foundation represents the combination of two nationally descredited brands.
Dec 7, 2012 / Press Room
Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment
The fiscal cliff is real for people who will suddenly stop receiving unemployment checks.
Dec 7, 2012 / George Zornick
After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond
From public housing to living wages, how can New York rebuild as a more equal, just city?
Dec 7, 2012 / Laura Flanders
A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes
Reports say Sallie Krawcheck is a leading condender for SEC chairman, but her résumé should raise a red flag.
Dec 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer