John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections
The victories of Tammy Baldwin and Sherrod Brown show that standing up for workers’ rights pays off.
Nov 7, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?
With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”
Nov 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock? Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?
The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.
Nov 5, 2012 / Naomi Klein
Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies
Not to be outdone by Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan tells the biggest lie of the 2012 campaign.
Nov 5, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP
Letters obtained by The Nation show that companies involved in the oil, gas and coal industries are increasingly pushing workers to vote Republican.
October Jobs Report: There’s Work to Be Done October Jobs Report: There’s Work to Be Done
The presidential election will determine if Americans want investment or austerity, and Obama needs to act on his mandate if he wins.
Nov 2, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012 Attacks on Labor Put Unions on the Defensive in Election 2012
Democratic candidates haven’t always had labor’s back—but Republicans are intent on ending collective bargaining altogether.
Nov 2, 2012 / Josh Eidelson
With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon With Love: Postpone the Damn Marathon
The New York City Marathon is due to proceed as planned this Sunday. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, it should not.
Nov 2, 2012 / Blog / Dave Zirin
Greg Kaufmann: It’s Time We Pay Attention to Poverty Greg Kaufmann: It’s Time We Pay Attention to Poverty
Why are politicians and the media ignoring the struggle of 15 percent of Americans?
Nov 1, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
#TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds #TalkPoverty: The Obama Campaign Responds
For three months TheNation.com has pushed for a substantive conversation about poverty in the presidential campaign. Today the Obama campaign responds.
Nov 1, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann