Congratulations to Washington Editor Chris Hayes, MSNBC’s New Host Congratulations to Washington Editor Chris Hayes, MSNBC’s New Host
Hayes will join MSNBC this September as the host of its new weekend show and remain at The Nation as editor-at-large.
Aug 1, 2011 / The Nation
Republican Presidential Candidates Slam Debt Deal Republican Presidential Candidates Slam Debt Deal
With the exception of Huntsman, the candidates oppose the deal--a sign that the field will push the party even further to the right during the campaign.
Aug 1, 2011 / Ben Adler
The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor The Hidden History of ALEC and Prison Labor
Years after ALEC's Truth In Sentencing bills became the law of the land, its Prison Industries Act has quietly expanded prison labor across the country.
Debunking the Myth that Sports and Politics Don’t Overlap Debunking the Myth that Sports and Politics Don’t Overlap
Sports has a rich tradition of resistance politics.
Aug 1, 2011 / The Nation
Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal Obama Releases Video Crediting Supporters for Debt Deal
President Obama heralds his supporters for pressuring Congress for a debt deal that most of his supporters dislike.
Aug 1, 2011 / Ari Melber
The Democratic Paintbrush of Lucian Freud The Democratic Paintbrush of Lucian Freud
Freud made the case through his art that no body type inherently possesses more capacity to compel than another.
Aug 1, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Margaret Spillane
Katrina vanden Heuvel on ‘All Things Considered’: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences Katrina vanden Heuvel on ‘All Things Considered’: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences
All of the plans on the table for solving the debt crisis, including the finalized plan, are far removed from the needs and wants of ordinary Americans.
Aug 1, 2011 / Press Room
Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back? Can the UAW’s Bob King Bring Auto Union Power Back?
King’s progressive credentials are impressive, but his popularity with members will be tested as he goes up against the Big Three in tough contract talks.
Aug 1, 2011 / David Moberg
Katrina vanden Heuvel on All Things Considered: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences Katrina vanden Heuvel on All Things Considered: Debt Ceiling Compromises and Consequences
All of the plans on the table for solving the debt crisis, including the finalized plan, are far removed from the needs and wants of ordinary Americans.
Aug 1, 2011 / NPR
From the Debt Debate to a Hostage Revolt From the Debt Debate to a Hostage Revolt
The priorities of most Americans were casualties of this summer’s melodrama in Washington. This reality will drive independent citizen mobilizations challenging both Republic...
Aug 1, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel