‘Tax the Rich, Not the Poor!’ ‘Tax the Rich, Not the Poor!’
Despite the fact that a majority of Americans want defense spending cut and the wealthy taxed at higher rates, Congress has shown only a willingness to slash social programs.
Apr 7, 2011 / Allison Kilkenny
Cuomo Must Lead Charge for Public Financing in New York State Cuomo Must Lead Charge for Public Financing in New York State
If the Governor makes good on his campaign promise, New York would be the biggest state yet to challenge last year's Citizens United decision.
Apr 6, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Bad Credit: How Payday Lenders Evade Regulation Bad Credit: How Payday Lenders Evade Regulation
The $30 billion-a-year industry continues to fleece borrowers with high rates and shady terms.
Apr 6, 2011 / Feature / Kai Wright
In Baltimore, a Test for an Alternative to Payday Loans In Baltimore, a Test for an Alternative to Payday Loans
Small-dollar loan programs are providing a cushion for the poor in Maryland—and spreading around the country.
Apr 6, 2011 / Feature / Adam Doster
Reclaiming the Politics of Freedom Reclaiming the Politics of Freedom
Since the ’70s, liberals and leftists have misidentified the source of conservatism’s appeal.
Apr 6, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Corey Robin
New York City Teach-In Resonates with OU Audience New York City Teach-In Resonates with OU Audience
Apr 6, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
UMass Joins National Teach-In on Campuses Calling for Equality in America UMass Joins National Teach-In on Campuses Calling for Equality in America
National teach-in staged on college campuses across the country came to UMass Amherst Tuesday. The teach-in called for greater economic equality in America.
Apr 6, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Localism Index Localism Index
Are we doomed to an economy controlled by a few corporate giants? Maybe not. Independent businesses are making a comeback.
Apr 6, 2011 / Feature / Stacy Mitchell
Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services Melissa Harris-Perry on the Demonization of Public Services
Republicans have created popular anxiety about public services by linking them with highly stigmatized members of our society.
Apr 6, 2011 / Press Room
Puzzle No. 1627 Puzzle No. 1627
From the April 10, 1976, issue. Be sure to vote in our contest to pick the new Nation puzzlemeister! ACROSS 1 Rather sudden warning concealing the iron cost, according to the ad. (5,6) 9 and 10 Last words for such as Galahad, as one hears. (4,5) 11 A turkey perhaps used to be a body too small to be divided. (4) 12 Via Roma? Not exactly—rather northeast of it. (7) 13 Fooled someone with a perpendicular broad front. (7) 15 Supporter in an old king’s collection of school buildings. (8) 16 Swift creatures. (6) 18 For a clean sweep, see one who can tell you about it ahead of time! (6) 21 Sort of where the partridge was at Christmas? That’s clever! (8) 24 Butter portion that possibly offers protection. (7) 26 See 3 down 28 At this place she is possessive, to a point. (4) 29 Part of the day one follows with a beautiful and voluptuous woman. (5) 30 See 6 down 31 An unwitting soccer player might get such an admonition to hit the ball. (3,4,4) DOWN 2 and 25 It might offer a solid squeeze, despite the source of power. (9,5) 3 and 26 across Marathon story, as it happens. (7,7) 4 Finds fault with poor horses. (4) 5 Completely big-hearted plaything. (7) 6 and 30 Some kidding around to measure this bird! (9) 7 Alternatively, coming up to a couple of small establishments shows style. (6) 8 Conducted inside, also made for the city. (6) 14 You have to take a lot of interest in this business, or it won’t exist. (5) 17 Damage done to a bent coin on a thing one might play. (9) 19 Cut and copied again? (6) 20 Most of the early surrounding could never be considered ethereal. (7) 22 Good fellow altogether proper like this? (7) 23 Arabian Nights’ Home Guard? (6) 25 See 2 down 27 The habit, in part, of one traditionally on her toes. (4)
Apr 6, 2011 / Frank W. Lewis