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Katrina vanden Heuvel on Andrew Cuomo and OWS, Collier Meyerson on the abuse of Muslim prisoners, Alexandra Tempus on ethical holiday shopping, and boycott Lowe’s!

Dec 14, 2011 / Various Contributors

Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief Republicans Intensify Attacks on the Nuclear Safety Chief

A contentious House hearing Wednesday featured direct calls for the resignation of NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko. 

Dec 14, 2011 / George Zornick

Our Frayed Social Safety Net, in 8 Infographics Our Frayed Social Safety Net, in 8 Infographics

What's happened to the safety net since the arrival of the Great Recession? Take a look.

Dec 14, 2011 / The Nation

99%er Champions

99%er Champions 99%er Champions

Change takes movements on the outside and champions on the inside. This is the time to be recruiting candidates who share the convictions of the 99 percent.

Dec 14, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Can Paul Ryan—and His Agenda—Be Beat? It’s Possible Can Paul Ryan—and His Agenda—Be Beat? It’s Possible

A new poll suggests that the pointman for the Republican assault on Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid could lose.

Dec 14, 2011 / John Nichols

Depression and Autocracy From Merkel to Michigan Depression and Autocracy From Merkel to Michigan

Governments are suspending the basic rules of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic in the name of emergency financial management.

Dec 14, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Their Bread, Our Circus: How to Turn an Election Year Into Election Life Their Bread, Our Circus: How to Turn an Election Year Into Election Life

The electoral process has been occupied by the 1 percent—which means that what you hear in this “campaign” is largely refracted versions of their views, their nee...

Dec 13, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Why Newt Gingrich Hates the State Department

Why Newt Gingrich Hates the State Department Why Newt Gingrich Hates the State Department

Gingrich has been criticizing the State Department and calling for its overhaul. 

Dec 13, 2011 / Ben Adler

Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Bureaucratic battles reveal the nuclear industry has many friends at the agency which regulates it.  

Dec 12, 2011 / George Zornick

Taking Root in Unlikely Soil, Occupy Florida Gains Momentum Taking Root in Unlikely Soil, Occupy Florida Gains Momentum

Occupy has resonated here, drawing hundreds of people to demonstrations. This month, Florida will be home to the first-ever Occupy convention.

Dec 12, 2011 / Mattea Kramer

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