King Versus the Tea Party: From the Poor People’s Campaign to Occupy King Versus the Tea Party: From the Poor People’s Campaign to Occupy
Tea Party Congressman Allen West says of Occupy Wall Street: “Martin Luther King Jr. would not have backed these types of protesters." Kings history, and his ...
Oct 19, 2011 / John Nichols
GOP’s Adventures in Foreign Policy Land GOP’s Adventures in Foreign Policy Land
Less than impressive were the GOP hopefuls on the world outside our borders. But, at least, less hawkish than might have been.
Oct 19, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Silence of the Elites The Silence of the Elites
Even as Occupy Wall Street heats up, Washington plans to spend the winter arguing about how to further mutilate the economy.
Oct 18, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
On the Racing Death of Indy 500 Champion Dan Wheldon On the Racing Death of Indy 500 Champion Dan Wheldon
The death of Dan Wheldon raises real issues of workplace safety in motor sports.
Oct 18, 2011 / Dave Zirin
Obama’s Troubles in Virginia Obama’s Troubles in Virginia
Obama isn’t doing too well in this crucial state.
Oct 18, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie
How Liz Cheney Is Funding the War on Labor Rights in Ohio How Liz Cheney Is Funding the War on Labor Rights in Ohio
The former vice president's daughter leads a group that is pouring money into Ohio, hoping to prevent voters from overturning Governor John Kasich’s anti-labor legislation.
Oct 18, 2011 / John Nichols
This (Past) Week: Occupy Wall Street Goes Global. PLUS: Hacktivism and Social Change This (Past) Week: Occupy Wall Street Goes Global. PLUS: Hacktivism and Social Change
This past week, we continue to bring you the latest on Occupy Wall Street, including Saturday’s global day of action. Plus, the latest Nation Conversation on Hacktivism ...
Oct 17, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
When Women Make Peace When Women Make Peace
In the wake of three women being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, a new PBS documentary series celebrates women’s roles as peacemakers--but oversimplifies complex conflicts lik...
Oct 17, 2011 / Dana Goldstein
Wall Street to #OWS: Obnoxious Is Good Wall Street to #OWS: Obnoxious Is Good
An ad for the trading company Forex flatters the 1 percent that they’re worth it.
Oct 17, 2011 / Leslie Savan
Why Cornel West Was Arrested in Memory of Martin Luther King Jr., in Support of Occupy Movement Why Cornel West Was Arrested in Memory of Martin Luther King Jr., in Support of Occupy Movement
On the day the King memorial was dedicated, Dr. Cornel West was arrested on the steps of the Supreme Court.
Oct 17, 2011 / John Nichols