Is Ron Wyden Trying to Elect Mitt Romney? Is Ron Wyden Trying to Elect Mitt Romney?
The Democratic Senator from Oregon has endorsed Paul Ryan's plan to privatize Medicare, taking away the Democrats’ best issue in 2012.
Dec 15, 2011 / Ben Adler
Occupy Uconn Takes the Library During Finals Occupy Uconn Takes the Library During Finals
Students involved in the University of Connecticut’s Occupy movement didn’t take a break from protesting during finals week—they set up a permanent occupation in ...
Dec 15, 2011 / StudentNation / Krystie Yandoli
A Day Late and $3 Trillion Short A Day Late and $3 Trillion Short
The recently-exposed massacre in Haditha is just one example of American soldiers' abuse of Iraqi civilians.
Dec 15, 2011 / Hamilton Fish
What Are You Missing? What Are You Missing?
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Dec 15, 2011 / The Nation
Nation Conversations: Lizzy Ratner on Food Stamps’ Surprising Success Story Nation Conversations: Lizzy Ratner on Food Stamps’ Surprising Success Story
Lizzy Ratner argues that the food stamp program is one of the few American safety net institutions that actually functions.
Dec 15, 2011 / The Nation
There Goes the Republic There Goes the Republic
The defense authorization bill that Congress passed and President Obama had threatened to veto will soon become law, a fact that should be met with public outrage.
Dec 15, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Sorry, Lakers: Chris Paul and the Clippers Now OCCUPY Los Angeles Sorry, Lakers: Chris Paul and the Clippers Now OCCUPY Los Angeles
In a fitting end to a revolutionary year, a longtime accepted truth has been turned on its head. The Clippers now rule LA hoops.
Dec 15, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Who Are the 1 Percent? Who Are the 1 Percent?
Two new studies offer detailed looks into the top 1 percent, their beliefs and how they participate in the political process.
Dec 15, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
Progressive Gift Guide 2011 Progressive Gift Guide 2011
If you're still scrambling for presents, ideally of the non-corporate variety, read on for ideas.
Dec 15, 2011 / Peter Rothberg
Occupy the Safety Net Occupy the Safety Net
Republicans in Congress are quietly killing the provisions of Obama’s stimulus act that have kept millions out of poverty.
Dec 15, 2011 / Feature / Betsy Reed