Tell ‘The Nation’: The Recession Hits Home Tell ‘The Nation’: The Recession Hits Home
Our readers report how the recession is changing life in the workplaces, homes and schools across the nation. Let us know what's happening in your community.
Mar 17, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers
Pakistan in Turmoil Pakistan in Turmoil
Pakistan's Chief Justice is restored after protests rock Lahore, but questions remain about the stability of President Asif Ali Zardari--and new challenges for the Obama administra...
Mar 16, 2009 / Feature / Barbara Crossette
A Post-Capitalist Future is Possible A Post-Capitalist Future is Possible
The current economic crisis probably won't be the magic intervention to usher in a new era, but there are opportunities to advance the socialist cause.
Mar 14, 2009 / Feature / Doug Henwood
Rebuilding a Good Jobs Economy Rebuilding a Good Jobs Economy
In this deep economic crisis, we have an opportunity to set the bar higher. Let's not just stimulate the economy; let's rebuild it with good jobs.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Annette Bernhardt and Christine Owens
Obama’s Debt to New Orleans Obama’s Debt to New Orleans
The Democratic Party found its voice in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It owes the people of New Orleans a real recovery.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Melissa Harris-Perry and James Perry
V. Norman Thomas–Why Not? V. Norman Thomas–Why Not?
During the 1932 presidential campaign when there seemed to be little separating the Republicans from the Democrats, Socialist Party leader Norman Thomas found a new audience for th...
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Devere Allen
Redefining National Security Redefining National Security
Some military analysts are warning Obama that insurencies, revolts and economically driven instability could threaten our way of life. It's a path fraught with hazards.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Can America Make a Deal to Save the Planet? Can America Make a Deal to Save the Planet?
Despite inaction over the past eight years, the United States still has a chance to reclaim a leading global role in curbing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Sophie Ragsdale
Philadelphia Rising Philadelphia Rising
The mayor's budget plan would close libraries. The people say, Think again.
Mar 11, 2009 / Books & the Arts / Robert S. Eshelman
Fixing the Fed Fixing the Fed
To restore the nation's broken financial system, Washington must reform the Federal Reserve.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider