Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration Brain Drain and the Politics of Immigration
The migration of highly skilled workers can pay dividends for immigrants and their employers, but it produces losers as well.
Feb 26, 2014 / Nathalie Baptiste and Foreign Policy In Focus
Chokwe Lumumba: A Revolutionary to the End Chokwe Lumumba: A Revolutionary to the End
The Jackson mayor had ambitious plans to bring “people power” and a “solidarity economy” to his city and state.
Feb 26, 2014 / Bhaskar Sunkara
Obama Preps for Complete US Withdrawal From Afghanistan Obama Preps for Complete US Withdrawal From Afghanistan
Obama finally started making plans to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan, and members of Congress are speaking up.
Feb 26, 2014 / George Zornick
Want a Feisty Way to Fight Foreclosures? Want a Feisty Way to Fight Foreclosures?
Local Principal Reduction provides a local solution for underwater homeowners facing foreclosure.
Feb 26, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Why Hasn’t the NFL Threatened to Pull the Super Bowl From Arizona? Why Hasn’t the NFL Threatened to Pull the Super Bowl From Arizona?
Roger Goodell has been saying all the right things about the NFL being an open and inclusive environment. Now it’s time to act.
Feb 26, 2014 / Dave Zirin
‘The Legacy of Chokwe Lumumba Must Not Be Buried With the Man’ ‘The Legacy of Chokwe Lumumba Must Not Be Buried With the Man’
The veteran human-rights lawyer Chokwe Lumumba was transforming Jackson when he died at 66.
Feb 26, 2014 / John Nichols
In ‘Goliath,’ the Past Is Always Present for Palestinians In ‘Goliath,’ the Past Is Always Present for Palestinians
The story of contemporary Israel as written by Max Blumenthal is not easy to read.
Feb 25, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Nadia Hijab
Judged By His Own Standard, Scott Walker Is Not Looking Very Presidential Judged By His Own Standard, Scott Walker Is Not Looking Very Presidential
The controversial governor says he should be judged by his inner circle. Fair enough.
Feb 25, 2014 / John Nichols
Missouri Set for Fourth Execution in 4 Months, Using Lethal Drug From Mystery Supplier Missouri Set for Fourth Execution in 4 Months, Using Lethal Drug From Mystery Supplier
Michael Taylor was convicted for the kidnapping, rape and murder of a 15-year-old girl.
Feb 25, 2014 / Steven Hsieh
Exxon’s Pro-Fracking CEO Is Suing to Stop Fracking Near His Mansion Exxon’s Pro-Fracking CEO Is Suing to Stop Fracking Near His Mansion
Chris Hayes introduces the latest victim of hydraulic fracking: an ExxonMobil CEO and his super-rich friends.
Feb 25, 2014 / Chris Hayes