The Bain of Mitt Romney’s Existence The Bain of Mitt Romney’s Existence
He’s running on all of his triumphs at Bain, But some say the Democrats ought to refrain From saying Bain’s gain was at times inhumane (Because of its strategy aiming to drain A company’s treasure, no matter what pain Is caused to the workers whom it won’t retain). Yes, Bain did some good, its defenders explain: Some pension funds shared in its capital gain. So vulture’s a label for Mitt they disdain— Though buzzard’s OK, and is just as germane.
May 30, 2012 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Obama Lights Up the War on Pot Obama Lights Up the War on Pot
The administration promised a sensible approach to drug policy. So why are the feds attacking the medical marijuana industry?
May 30, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment? Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment?
Tip-stealing bosses are rarely called to account for their abuses. It's time to blow the whistle.
May 30, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Return of the Birthers Return of the Birthers
It’s not just Trump. As the election heats up, they’re back with a vengence.
May 30, 2012 / Ben Adler
We Are All Québécois! We Are All Québécois!
This is what international solidarity looks like.
May 30, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation
Mind the Gap: London’s Olympic Games Are Falling Down Mind the Gap: London’s Olympic Games Are Falling Down
The Olympic Torch is not the most noteworthy thing passed from Greece to London. It’s the looming struggle against austerity.
May 30, 2012 / Dave Zirin
Occupy Court Updates: More Cases Dismissed, Librarians Sue Over Destroyed Books Occupy Court Updates: More Cases Dismissed, Librarians Sue Over Destroyed Books
More legal victories for the Occupy Wall Street movement.
May 30, 2012 / Allison Kilkenny
John Q. Public Trying to Determine Where he Fits on the Political Spectrum in America John Q. Public Trying to Determine Where he Fits on the Political Spectrum in America
A Mr. Fish cartoon.
May 30, 2012 / Mr. Fish
Xerxes’s Nukes Xerxes’s Nukes
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak on Iran’s long wait for nuclear weapons.
May 30, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss
Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney? Is Donald Trump Actually Trying to Hurt Mitt Romney?
In his own mind, Trump has already made President Obama kneel before him. Why not whip the presumptive Republican nominee into shape, too?
May 30, 2012 / Leslie Savan