The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too The NSA Spied on Angela Merkel—and the Rest of Us, Too
There is nothing praiseworthy in opposing the violation of the privacy of powerful world leaders while ignoring the rights of millions of ordinary citizens.
Oct 30, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter
Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax? Instead of Paul Ryan’s ‘Robin Hood in Reverse,’ Why Not a Robin Hood Tax?
The budget conference committee should consider a real alternative to austerity.
Oct 30, 2013 / John Nichols
Shelf Life Shelf Life
Emily Brady’s Humboldt explains why the legalization of pot could cause the biggest economic bust in California’s history.
Oct 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Kate Murphy
Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama? Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?
It sounds far-fetched, but the US has a history of high-level snooping.
Oct 29, 2013 / William Greider
Sexy Halloween Costumes for 2013 Sexy Halloween Costumes for 2013
Strip down and slap on that mustache, sexy Tom Friedman.
Oct 29, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
Will a Safety Net for Seniors Win Bipartisan Support? Will a Safety Net for Seniors Win Bipartisan Support?
The Senate HELP Committee takes up the Older Americans Act--a safety net for seniors living in or near poverty.
Oct 29, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Will Obama Block the Keystone Pipeline or Just Keep Bending? Will Obama Block the Keystone Pipeline or Just Keep Bending?
The dream of an environmental president seems to be fading away.
Oct 28, 2013 / Bill McKibben
De Blasio for Mayor—on the WFP Line! De Blasio for Mayor—on the WFP Line!
The Nation strongly urges its readers in New York City to vote de Blasio on the Working Families Party line. It’s a way to send a message that you applaud the progressiv...
Oct 28, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
This Week in Poverty: No Time to Wait on a Movement This Week in Poverty: No Time to Wait on a Movement
It’s time to stop bemoaning the lack of political will to confront poverty, and instead focus on creating the political will.
Oct 28, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann
Predatory Lenders Fight Regulators With Offer of $500 Visa Gift Cards Predatory Lenders Fight Regulators With Offer of $500 Visa Gift Cards
Predatory lenders are using a front group to fight back against against government oversight.
Oct 28, 2013 / Lee Fang