John Nichols: Governor Walker and the Koch Brothers Are Behind Arizona’s Fight Against Unions John Nichols: Governor Walker and the Koch Brothers Are Behind Arizona’s Fight Against Unions
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has not limited the assault on collective bargaining to his own state.
Feb 3, 2012 / Press Room
Jobs Numbers Are a Pleasant Surprise, but the Road Is Long Jobs Numbers Are a Pleasant Surprise, but the Road Is Long
January job gains exceeded expectations, but a true recovery remains elusive.
Feb 3, 2012 / George Zornick
Anthony Arnove: The American Empire Anthony Arnove: The American Empire
Why are people drawn to the Occupy movement?
Feb 3, 2012 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions
This Week in Poverty: James Q. Wilson Peddles Poverty Myths This Week in Poverty: James Q. Wilson Peddles Poverty Myths
The Washington Post spins myths about the poor, Congressional battles impact the poor, and Mitt Romney doesn’t give a damn about the poor.
Feb 3, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Sheldon Adelson Against Disenfranchisement in Nevada Caucus Sheldon Adelson Against Disenfranchisement in Nevada Caucus
Yes, the Gingrich-supporting neoconservative billionaire has done something good, albeit for selfish reasons: created an opportunity for more people to participate in the Nevada Ca...
Feb 3, 2012 / Ben Adler
Ari Berman: The GOP’s Redistricting Campaign Is Turning the South Red Ari Berman: The GOP’s Redistricting Campaign Is Turning the South Red
How a Republican strategy to control politics on a local level affects the entire nation—politically, socially and beyond.
Feb 2, 2012 / The Nation
Jonathan Blitzer: El País’s Journey to the Mainstream Jonathan Blitzer: El País’s Journey to the Mainstream
How did a newspaper that once represented a progressive alternative to the status quo ultimately come to be firmly identified with the state itself?
Feb 2, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Francis Reynolds
Behind the Right’s War on Southern Voters Behind the Right’s War on Southern Voters
In virtually every state in the South, at the Congressional and state level, Republicans—to protect and expand the electoral gains they made in 2010—have increased the…
Feb 2, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a Viable Progressive Movement Katrina vanden Heuvel: Creating a Viable Progressive Movement
How can independent voices build a progressive movement that relates to the lives of millions of Americans?
Feb 2, 2012 / Press Room
Sparks Fly on Spring Street… Sparks Fly on Spring Street…
Eric on altercations with Bill O'Reilly, a chance meeting with The Boss, and the regular alter-reviews. Reed points out the many holes and contradictions in Candidate Romney's fore...
Feb 2, 2012 / Eric Alterman