Why We Need to Expand Social Security, Not Cut It Why We Need to Expand Social Security, Not Cut It
Obama's budget proposal is both bad politics and bad economics—our real crisis is that most Americans lack the means for a secure retirement.
Apr 10, 2013 / The Editors
Will a Texas Teenager’s False Confession Keep Him in Prison for Life? Will a Texas Teenager’s False Confession Keep Him in Prison for Life?
Daniel Villegas was 16 when he confessed to a double murder en El Paso. But almost 20 years later, he insists he's innocent, and the evidence backs him up.
Apr 10, 2013 / Jordan Smith
Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security? Will Voters Forgive Obama for Cutting Social Security?
If the president goes through with his chained-CPI gambit, seniors won't be the only ones taking a hit—his political fortunes, and those of his party, will too.
Apr 10, 2013 / William Greider
John Nichols: Democrats Will Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts John Nichols: Democrats Will Break With Obama on Social Security Cuts
As Obama unveils his budget proposal, many members of his own party are already opposing the chained-CPI adjustment.
Apr 10, 2013 / Press Room
The GOP-Fox Circus Act The GOP-Fox Circus Act
Post Election Day, is the network's huge audience tuning out?
Apr 10, 2013 / Feature / Reed Richardson
Media, Activism and Sports: The Nation at the National Conference for Media Reform Media, Activism and Sports: The Nation at the National Conference for Media Reform
What is "independent media," and why is it so important?
Apr 10, 2013 / Press Room
Here Comes the Gun Bill: What’s In It? Here Comes the Gun Bill: What’s In It?
Everything you need to know about the gun control package being debated this week, including what might get weakened.
Apr 9, 2013 / George Zornick
Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal
Mitch McConnell is claiming he's the victim of "Watergate-style" tactics; while the real modern Watergate scandal has gone ignored.
Apr 9, 2013 / Lee Fang
How the Left Fought Back Against Thatcher How the Left Fought Back Against Thatcher
It wasn't easy, but artists, musicians and activists met Thatcher's brutal tactics with compassionate responses.
Apr 9, 2013 / The Nation Video and Antonino D’Ambrosio
Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean
The media was outraged that people celebrated the death of Margaret Thatcher. If they're curious, they should ask someone deeply affected by her policies.
Apr 9, 2013 / Dave Zirin