Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires
The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...
Jul 24, 2012 / John Nichols
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[PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President? [PHOTOS] Who Is Romney’s Best Choice for Vice President?
Seven possibilities for the number-two spot on Romney’s ticket.
Jul 24, 2012 / Ben Adler
Women for Paid Sick Days Women for Paid Sick Days
Urge New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to pass paid sick day legislation. It’s common sense, smart and humane policy.
Jul 24, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Goes to Court Pennsylvania Voter ID Law Goes to Court
A 93-year-old woman who voted in every election for five decades will lose her right to vote this November. The question of constitutionality that presents goes before a judge tomo...
Jul 24, 2012 / Ari Berman
Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In Defense Spending: Barney Frank Weighs In
Don't expect anything to change at the Department of Defense in 2012.
Jul 24, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
The West in Flames The West in Flames
This is not a “perfect storm” but the new normal in the American west.
Jul 24, 2012 / William deBuys
Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws Five Crazy Attempts to Weaken Federal Gun Laws
Aurora isn’t likely to strengthen our gun laws. In fact, our existing gun laws are poised to get much weaker.
Jul 23, 2012 / George Zornick
Kamala Harris, Protecting and Serving the 99 Percent Kamala Harris, Protecting and Serving the 99 Percent
When it comes to defending homeowners from the big banks, the California attorney general is on a roll.
Jul 23, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky
Broke? Not if Governments Tax the $21 TRILLION Rich Have Offshored Broke? Not if Governments Tax the $21 TRILLION Rich Have Offshored
The enormous sum Romney and his billionaire pals around the world hide from the taxman is enough to pay for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and a whole lot more.
Jul 23, 2012 / John Nichols
Alexander Cockburn: The Best of ‘Beat the Devil’ Alexander Cockburn: The Best of ‘Beat the Devil’
Some of our favorites from nearly thirty years of his Nation column.
Jul 23, 2012 / Alexander Cockburn