The 10 Best Moments in the CNN Republican National Security Debate The 10 Best Moments in the CNN Republican National Security Debate
There were some surprising bright spots in the GOP foreign policy forum.
Nov 23, 2011 / Ben Adler
Video: ‘We Need to Occupy Our Democracy’ Video: ‘We Need to Occupy Our Democracy’
The real public nuisance is the big money that has engulfed our democracy—and mass demonstrations are the only effective way for “real people” to be heard.
Nov 22, 2011 / Robert B. Reich
Are Republicans About to Kill the NLRB? Are Republicans About to Kill the NLRB?
A sneaky resignation might shut down the National Labor Relations Board.
Nov 22, 2011 / George Zornick
Kaiser Permanente Workers Choose Sides Kaiser Permanente Workers Choose Sides
What’s the best way to deal with contract concessions demanded by the big HMO, labor-management “partnership” or rank-and-file militancy?
Nov 22, 2011 / Steve Early
Newt Gingrich and Freddie Mac Newt Gingrich and Freddie Mac
Lambasting pols who got too close to Freddie, Newt failed to say that he himself already Got Freddie payments that were large and steady. As is his custom, Newt was undeterred. Hypocrisy’s not really what occurred. For Newt we’d need to find a stronger word.
Nov 22, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Melissa Harris-Perry: Colorado Personhood Amendment ‘Goes Too Far’ Melissa Harris-Perry: Colorado Personhood Amendment ‘Goes Too Far’
Two weeks after Mississippi's infamous "personhood" amendment was soundly defeated, anti-abortion activists have revived the legislation in Virginia and Colora...
Nov 22, 2011 / Press Room
The Occupy Movement Can’t Be Sprayed Away The Occupy Movement Can’t Be Sprayed Away
The pepper-spraying of UC Davis students reminds us all over again why Occupy is so urgent.
Nov 22, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Democratic Promise of Occupy Wall Street The Democratic Promise of Occupy Wall Street
Will it last? Skeptics are entitled to their doubts, but I'm confident that, as with the Populist movement of a century ago, OWS will bring lasting change
Nov 22, 2011 / Books & the Arts / William Greider
The People’s Library of Occupy Wall Street Lives On The People’s Library of Occupy Wall Street Lives On
The NYPD has twice raided the occupation’s collection, confiscating and destroying books. But never underestimate the power of librarians.
Nov 22, 2011 / William Scott
Noted. Noted.
George Zornick on the exposed anti-OWS memo, Ari Berman on Werner Herzog’s death penalty film, Max Strasser on Egypt’s Mubarak-era debt
Nov 22, 2011 / Various Contributors