Reich on Senate Health Deal: It’s a Bailout for Big Insurers Reich on Senate Health Deal: It’s a Bailout for Big Insurers
Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich is pulling no punches in his criticism of the health-care reform "deal" that has reportedly been reached by Senate Democratic negotiators. ...
Dec 11, 2009 / John Nichols
The Iranian Souffle The Iranian Souffle
Last June, when I was in Iran to cover the presidential election for The Nation, I happened to run into a middle-aged Iranian war veteran on the street. I was on my way to Preside...
Dec 11, 2009 / Bob Dreyfuss
Coming Soon to COP15: Protests! Coming Soon to COP15: Protests!
Beginning today, protests in the streets of Copenhagen will add another dynamic to the COP15 drama.
Dec 11, 2009 / Robert S. Eshelman
Contractors Watching Contractors Contractors Watching Contractors
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan has hired a firm with ties to a powerful ex-Republican congressman to help prepare oversight reports on other corporations.
Dec 10, 2009 / Feature / Jeremy Scahill
A Modest Proposal to Save the States A Modest Proposal to Save the States
We all know states are hemorrhaging jobs, gutting services and even facing bankruptcy in some cases. More layoffs loom on the horizon.
Dec 10, 2009 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Practical Peace Advocate on Obama’s Nobel Speech A Practical Peace Advocate on Obama’s Nobel Speech
The Obama speech was about what I expected: on the one hand/on the other hand, I reject false choices, needle-threading "pragmatism." I have to say I find this rhetorical...
Dec 10, 2009 / Chris Hayes
Stop Usury Now Stop Usury Now
If ten percent is good enough for God, it should be enough for the bankers.
Dec 10, 2009 / William Greider
The Krugman Blues The Krugman Blues
I've got a new Think Again column called "Conservatives Turn to CNBC andthe WSJ for Stimulating Propaganda" and you can find it here Also, I did a post for the Daily...
Dec 10, 2009 / Eric Alterman
Yes, Regulators Can Stop Foreclosures Yes, Regulators Can Stop Foreclosures
Government regulators could insist that mortgage lenders take significant steps to stem the foreclosure crisis--but so far they've refused to.
Dec 10, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann
Pregnant, in Prison and Denied Care Pregnant, in Prison and Denied Care
Incarcerated women have achieved a string of victories against inhumane treatment in childbirth. But what about access to healthcare for all pregnant women in prison, not just thos...
Dec 10, 2009 / Feature / Rachel Roth