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Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees

Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees Ohio Walmart Holds Food Drive For Its Own Employees

If a company’s employees don't have enough money for food, it’s time to raise wages.

Nov 18, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

The Death of Len Bias, My Generation’s One-Person Shock Doctrine

The Death of Len Bias, My Generation’s One-Person Shock Doctrine The Death of Len Bias, My Generation’s One-Person Shock Doctrine

On the day that Len Bias would have turned 50, it is worth remembering how people have used his memory and exploited his death.

Nov 18, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Russia in the Middle East

Russia in the Middle East Russia in the Middle East

More than ever, the US needs to work with Moscow on regional crises.

Nov 18, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

Are We on the Brink of a Green Revolution?

Are We on the Brink of a Green Revolution? Are We on the Brink of a Green Revolution?

Take a look and you will see that the assorted environmental protests that have long bedeviled politicians are gaining in strength and support.

Nov 18, 2013 / Michael T. Klare

LIVE: Democracy Now! at the UN Climate Summit in Warsaw

LIVE: Democracy Now! at the UN Climate Summit in Warsaw LIVE: Democracy Now! at the UN Climate Summit in Warsaw

On-the-ground coverage of the official UN negotiations, as well as interviews with journalists, scientists, policy makers, stakeholders and activists.

Nov 18, 2013 / The Nation

As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record

As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record As He Runs for President, Scott Walker Runs From His Record

In his campaign book, Unintimidated, the controversial Wisconsin governor offers a rewrite of his history.

Nov 18, 2013 / John Nichols

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Eight Decades of Hannah Arendt and Her Critics

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Eight Decades of Hannah Arendt and Her Critics This Week in ‘Nation’ History: Eight Decades of Hannah Arendt and Her Critics

Arendt's life and work have been debated in our pages possibly more than those of any other twentieth-century philosopher.

Nov 16, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Outsourcing Accountability to the Political Opposition: The Beltway Media’s Agency Problem Outsourcing Accountability to the Political Opposition: The Beltway Media’s Agency Problem

Eric Alterman's weekly media-roundup and Reed Richardson's take on the  "60 Minutes" Benghazi debacle.

Nov 15, 2013 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Bangladeshi Garment Workers Fight Back

Bangladeshi Garment Workers Fight Back Bangladeshi Garment Workers Fight Back

Surging union growth and militancy is due to courageous leaders like Kalpona Akter: child laborer at 12, union president at 15, she’s now head of the Bangladesh Center for Wo...

Nov 15, 2013 / James North

Alec Baldwin Is an Embarrassment

Alec Baldwin Is an Embarrassment Alec Baldwin Is an Embarrassment

The actor and MSNBC host has a history of unhinged homophobia. So why does he keep getting a pass?

Nov 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg

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