Economy

Activists Protest G20 While US Media Talk Trivialities Activists Protest G20 While US Media Talk Trivialities

Thousands of activists in Mexico continue to protest the G20 while certain US media pundits blather away about trivialities. 

Jun 19, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour Romney’s ‘Some Towns Just Don’t Count’ Tour

The GOP candidate’s bus tour skips communities battered by Bain Capital.

Jun 19, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes This Week: Fear and Loathing of Islam. PLUS: A Conversation With Chris Hayes

This week, a diverse range of contributors take a critical look at Islamophobia in The Nation's special issue. Plus, a conversation with Chris Hayes about his new book, and we laun...

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Katrina vanden Heuvel: What Type of America Is Romney Fighting For? Katrina vanden Heuvel: What Type of America Is Romney Fighting For?

The election-year battle for the economy should be simple: Obama has a jobs plan and Romney does not. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Paul Ryan (and Mitt Romney) Versus the Nuns Paul Ryan (and Mitt Romney) Versus the Nuns

The Republicans are traveling the country to pitch their austerity schemes. But a busload of nuns are calling them out.

Jun 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

George Zornick: The Senate Banking Committee Is in Wall Street’s Pocket George Zornick: The Senate Banking Committee Is in Wall Street’s Pocket

 The Senate Banking Committee has close ties to JPMorgan Chase, the very institution it is supposed to regulate. 

Jun 15, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Europe’s Last Great Chance Europe’s Last Great Chance

Even as we snicker at Europe’s misfortunes, the continent has a unique opportunity to become a truly united state.

Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / William Greider

OpinionNation: Labor’s Bad Recall? OpinionNation: Labor’s Bad Recall?

Unions invested heavily in the campaign to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker. Was that a huge mistake?

Jun 15, 2012 / OpinionNation / Gordon Lafer, Doug Henwood, Jane McAlevey, Bill Fletcher Jr., Mike Elk, and Adolph Reed Jr.

What the Beltway Gets Wrong About the Economy What the Beltway Gets Wrong About the Economy

Our debt isn’t the problem. 

Jun 15, 2012 / Blog / Jamelle Bouie

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