Paul Ryan’s Labor Day Promise to American Workers: Candy and a Sports Schedule Paul Ryan’s Labor Day Promise to American Workers: Candy and a Sports Schedule
On Labor Day, 2001, the congressman was asked what he would do to help the unemployed. He replied, “C’mon, we’re all here to have a good time.”
Sep 1, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Jessica Bartholow’s Questions for Obama and Romney
Jessica Bartholow grew up in a working poor family dealing with hunger, housing insecurity and no affordable healthcare. Now she's trying to make sure other people don't suffer thr...
Aug 31, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper
Resorting to “root canal economics,” the Republicans are falling into a trap.
Aug 30, 2012 / Blog / William Greider
The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare The Lies Republicans Tell About Obama and Welfare
Let’s at least set the record straight.
Aug 30, 2012 / Blog / Betsy Reed
They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells They Love the Lies Paul Ryan Tells
Paul Ryan made his choice long ago. He’s not going to level with the American people. He’s going to try to make them believe things that are not true.
Aug 30, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Pariahs’ Progress: On Isolationism Pariahs’ Progress: On Isolationism
For Christopher McKnight Nichols, isolationists were cultural cosmopolitans who distrusted the impact of empire.
Aug 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Jackson Lears
Scissor Work: On the Unintended Reformation Scissor Work: On the Unintended Reformation
Brad Gregory wants to upend how we think about the emergence of capitalism, secularism and individualism.
Aug 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Paula Findlen
The GOP’s Split-Screen Convention The GOP’s Split-Screen Convention
What happens when reality—and natural disasters—intrude on the Republican's Ayn Rand fantasy.
Aug 28, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Hundreds Protest Bain-Owned Corporation in Tampa Over Low Wages Hundreds Protest Bain-Owned Corporation in Tampa Over Low Wages
The owner of Outback Steakhouse and other chains has fought to lower state minimum wages, which doesn't sit well with low-wage workers.
Aug 28, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
Women Backslide in Retail Jobs, Losing Yet Another Foothold in the New Economy Women Backslide in Retail Jobs, Losing Yet Another Foothold in the New Economy
It’ll be hard for women to win the future if they keep losing ground on their own turf.
Aug 27, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert