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
This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job
Two million unemployed workers will lose their benefits before the New Year if Congress fails to extend the unemployment insurance program.
Dec 7, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan
In one day, Michigan legislators announce and pass “Right to Work”—really “No Rights at Work”—legislation.
Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols
Clearing the bar Clearing the bar
Where do words begin and end?
Dec 6, 2012 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is on a Precipice Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Is on a Precipice
Morsi's latest power play has sparked the largest uprisings in Egypt since Mubarak was ousted.
Dec 6, 2012 / The Nation
Street Fights Rock Cairo as Supporters and Foes of Morsi Clash over Constitution Street Fights Rock Cairo as Supporters and Foes of Morsi Clash over Constitution
Seven people are dead and more than 670 were injured in the violence, as several officials resign in protest.
Dec 6, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Faces Its Biggest Political Crisis Since the Revolution Began Sharif Abdel Kouddous: Egypt Faces Its Biggest Political Crisis Since the Revolution Began
At least seven are dead and hundreds wounded after deadly clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and opposition protesters erupted overnight.
Dec 6, 2012 / Press Room