Why We Need a New War on Poverty Why We Need a New War on Poverty
The deepening crisis today demands an effort as ambitious as the one launched fifty years ago this week.
Jan 8, 2014 / Sasha Abramsky
Questions for Dayton Hyde, Cowboy and Conservationist Questions for Dayton Hyde, Cowboy and Conservationist
In a new documentary, Running Wild, an 88-year-old rancher leads the charge against a proposed uranium mine, while the fate of wild horses hangs in the balance.
Oct 22, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky
The Government Shutdown Was a War Against the Poor The Government Shutdown Was a War Against the Poor
America’s most vulnerable felt most of the pain.
Oct 16, 2013 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky
America’s Shameful Poverty Stats America’s Shameful Poverty Stats
That so many of our political leaders tolerate so much misery amid so much plenty is one of the great scandals of our age.
Sep 18, 2013 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky
Dust Bowl Blues Dust Bowl Blues
A severe drought in the Southwest is devastating crops and farm communities—and sending a warning about climate change.
Jul 17, 2013 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
John Kitzhaber’s Oregon Dream John Kitzhaber’s Oregon Dream
This third-term governor is rethinking healthcare and education with holistic, community-based programs.
May 22, 2013 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate A New Progressive Voice From New Mexico Joins the Senate
One of the youngest and poorest senators, Martin Heinrich rose to the top as a supporter of labor and environmental issues.
May 13, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky
‘Investigations Weren’t Being Done. We Changed That’: A Q&A With Hilda Solis ‘Investigations Weren’t Being Done. We Changed That’: A Q&A With Hilda Solis
Hilda Solis talks to The Nation about getting the Labor Department its teeth back, her worst moment as secretary and her legacy.
Jan 18, 2013 / Sasha Abramsky
Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners? Why Has Obama Pardoned So Few Prisoners?
Cases like that of Weldon Angelos, who was given a fifty-five-year sentence for selling marijuana, cry out for mercy. But calls for clemency have fallen on deaf ears.
Jan 9, 2013 / Editorial / Sasha Abramsky
In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services In California and Beyond, Voters Say Yes to Higher Taxes, Better Services
Local and state governments are gaining the ability to restore basic services and infrastructure.
Dec 31, 2012 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky