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Showdown in Wisconsin (US Politics, Social Justice, Unions)

The mass mobilization in Wisconsin was powerful. But Governor Scott Walker remained determined to disempower unions.

John Nichols
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Madisonian Democracy (US Politics, Social Justice, Activism, Unions)

The spirit of democratic protest, so vibrant across the Middle East, has been kindled here in Middle America.

The Editors
The Spirit of Wisconsin
The Spirit of Wisconsin (Social Justice, Activism, Conservatives and the American Right, Unions)

How Scott Walker’s unionbusting spurred a popular uprising.

John Nichols
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Slide Show: America's Day of Action: US Uncut and Solidarity with Wisconsin (Social Justice, Corporate Responsibility, Ethical Economics)
The Nation
Slide Show: Wisconsin's Protests In Pictures (Labor Organizing and Activism, Social Justice, Activism)
The Nation
The Outrage Deficit (Social Justice, Activism, Gap Between Wealth and Poverty)

After years of fraying, the US social compact is in danger of coming apart altogether. Will Americans fight back?

The Editors
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A Prayer for America (US Politics, Social Justice)

Imagine an America which stands not in pursuit of an axis of evil, but which is itself at the axis of peace and freedom.

Dennis Kucinich
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Slide Show: The Nation Celebrates Black History Month (Civil Rights Activism, Race and Religion, Society)
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Nation Conversations: Janet Elise Johnson on Iceland's Feminist Successes (Movements, Gender Issues, Global Justice Movement)

Johnson explains how the tiny Nordic country came to be the most feminist place on earth.

The Nation
Slide Show: Tunisia in Revolt (Global Justice Movement, World)
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Blogs

Walmart Workers Will Rally in Ten Countries Tomorrow
Josh Eidelson

Workers across five continents will protest alleged retaliation against US Walmart employees.

December 13, 2012
The GOP's Absurd Fear of All Things UN
Katrina vanden Heuvel

Congress has struck down an international treaty to protect the rights of people with disabilities, thanks to Rick Santorum and his band of UN-bashers.

December 11, 2012
Walmart Workers Model 'Minority Unionism'
Josh Eidelson

The OUR Walmart approach doesn't rely on majority membership at one store, but a coalition of workers across the country. 

December 11, 2012
Feed the Hungry—Pass a Just Farm Bill
Take Action

Who is the real beneficiary of US food aid—those suffering from chronic hunger worldwide, or American agricultural corporations?

November 30, 2012
OUR Walmart Organizers Promise Multi-Pronged December
Josh Eidelson

Next month, expect the Walmart campaign to engage customers, attack retaliation and stage a major event on an undisclosed day.

November 29, 2012
Photos Show Walmart Apparel at Site of Deadly Factory Fire in Bangladesh
Josh Eidelson

A monitoring organization is slamming Walmart for creating the conditions for the fire that killed 112 workers.

November 26, 2012
With Biggest Strike Against Biggest Employer, Walmart Workers Make History Again
Josh Eidelson

By striking in 100 cities, workers escalated their struggle with the retail giant and tried to inspire co-workers afraid of retaliation.

November 24, 2012
Historic Walmart Strikes Hit 100 Cities (Final Update: 9:20 PM)
Josh Eidelson
November 23, 2012
An Anti-Poverty Thanksgiving
Greg Kaufmann

What some leaders in the fight against poverty are thinking about this Thanksgiving.

November 21, 2012
Josh Eidelson: The True Power of Walmart Workers
Nation in the News

A historic, nation-wide strike on the megastore’s most profitable day could have a “permanent impact” on the Walmart brand. 

November 20, 2012