Rand Paul to America’s Hungry Seniors: Let Them Eat Private Charity Rand Paul to America’s Hungry Seniors: Let Them Eat Private Charity
A Senate hearing on hunger among senior citizens laid bare a depressing problem—and showcased two radically different views on the role of government.
Jun 21, 2011 / George Zornick
Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat
Liza Featherstone explains how Wal-Mart systematically discriminates against women, resists unionization and underpays its workers.
Jun 21, 2011 / Press Room
Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat Next Steps Against Wal-Mart After Supreme Court Defeat
Liza Featherstone explains how Wal-Mart systematically discriminates against women, resists unionization and underpays its workers.
Jun 21, 2011 / Democracy Now!
He Likes Reagan, Also Street Tacos—But Who Is Jon Huntsman? He Likes Reagan, Also Street Tacos—But Who Is Jon Huntsman?
With a peculiar video and lackluster kickoff in Jersey City, former Utah governor Jon Hunstman declares his presidential candidacy. He's got a long way to go.
Jun 21, 2011 / Ben Adler
Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012 Melissa Harris-Perry: How Obama Can Capture the Spirit of 2008 in 2012
How can Obama recapture the momentum of 2008? The Nation's Melissa Harris-Perry discusses the president's re-election strategies and how this season's quickly-changing dynamics wil...
Jun 21, 2011 / MSNBC
Climate Activist Tim DeChristopher: A Green Economy Will Be a More Fair Economy Climate Activist Tim DeChristopher: A Green Economy Will Be a More Fair Economy
Tim DeChristopher explains how environmental activists are using civil disobedience techniques to take bold action to change the status quo.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Nation
If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War If Americans Don’t Get Hurt, War Is No Longer War
The Obama administration has come up with a remarkable justification for going to war against Libya without the required Congressional approval.
Jun 21, 2011 / Jonathan Schell
Lieutenant Dan Choi: Upholding the Mandate of Service Lieutenant Dan Choi: Upholding the Mandate of Service
Lieutenant Dan Choi joins The Nation to discuss his recent arrest and how restricting protest is just another way to suppress freedom of speech.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Nation
Nation Conversations: Rose Ann DeMoro on Demanding a Decent Standard of Living For All Americans Nation Conversations: Rose Ann DeMoro on Demanding a Decent Standard of Living For All Americans
Rose Ann DeMoro discusses the Mainstreet Contract for America, a new activist movement inspired by nurses but extending to everyone.
Jun 21, 2011 / The Nation
US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’ US Mayors: ‘Bring These War Dollars Home to Meet Vital Human Needs’
For the first time since the Vietnam War, mayors are calling for ending wars and redirecting funds to services at home.
Jun 21, 2011 / John Nichols