Direct Democracy in Italy Direct Democracy in Italy
In a decisive set of referendums, Italian voters have rejected legal immunity for political leaders, nuclear power and the privatization of water—and dealt a direct blow not ...
Jun 17, 2011 / Frederika Randall
Reimagining Capitalism: Nation Readers Respond Reimagining Capitalism: Nation Readers Respond
Nation readers offer fresh and creative ideas on how to reimagine capitalism.
Jun 17, 2011 / The Nation
Fighting Foreclosure in Boston Fighting Foreclosure in Boston
An unlikely grassroots coalition is keeping residents in their homes, one property at a time.
Jun 15, 2011 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Seven Republican Dwarfs Seven Republican Dwarfs
Not one of the candidates for the GOP presidential nomination who debated Monday night rose to a point of seriousness in addressing the nation’s grievous problems.
Jun 15, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Edward Glaeser: Have Cities Become America’s Ugly Stepchildren? Edward Glaeser: Have Cities Become America’s Ugly Stepchildren?
Harvard Professor Edward Glaeser argues that the country needs policies that create a "level playing field" between our deprived cities and the outlying suburban and rura...
Jun 14, 2011 / Video / The Nation Video and On The Earth Productions
Slide Show: 16 Bold Ideas for a New Economy Slide Show: 16 Bold Ideas for a New Economy
Imagine you have the ability to reinvent American capitalism: Where would you start? What would you change to make it less destructive and domineering, more focused on what…
Jun 9, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism
The political and economic system is broken. It's time we step back and rethink how we can make capitalism work for us.
Jun 9, 2011 / Audio / The Nation
Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy
True economic recovery will require creative solutions to deeply rooted problems. Our first great task is to change the way we talk about what's possible.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / William Greider
The Rise of Benefit Corporations The Rise of Benefit Corporations
A growing number of states are introducing laws that permit companies to pursue social missions without fear of shareholder litigation.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Jamie Raskin
To Guarantee Corporate Responsibility, Open the Boardroom Door To Guarantee Corporate Responsibility, Open the Boardroom Door
The best way to ensure corporate accountability is to save a seat on every board for an independent watchdog.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / William Lerach