Economy

Italy in Ashes Italy in Ashes

The Eurocrisis will finally bring an end to the era of Berlusconi—but his sour legacy will endure.

Nov 11, 2011 / Frederika Randall

In Ohio, a Win for Unions—That Just Preserves the Status Quo In Ohio, a Win for Unions—That Just Preserves the Status Quo

Beating back Ohio's anti–collective bargaining bill was a gratifying win, but now progressives must play offense.

Nov 11, 2011 / Kirk Noden

Occupy the Home Front: Why Veterans Are Deploying With the 99 Percent

Occupy the Home Front: Why Veterans Are Deploying With the 99 Percent Occupy the Home Front: Why Veterans Are Deploying With the 99 Percent

The United States has not learned enough about avoiding unwarranted wars. And if has not learned much about respecting the veterans of wars.

Nov 11, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

The Mexican Education War The Mexican Education War

As in the United States, many Mexican education reformers focus on teachers' unions--but both countries need a broader public schools agenda.

Nov 10, 2011 / Blog / Dana Goldstein

California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout

California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout California Refuses to Accept Obama’s Banking Sellout

There is no three-strikes law for crooked bankers, who usually get off with a fine and a promise not to do it again, and again and again.

Nov 10, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Robert Reich on Occupy Wall Street: ‘You Can’t Stop This Once It’s Started’

Robert Reich on Occupy Wall Street: ‘You Can’t Stop This Once It’s Started’ Robert Reich on Occupy Wall Street: ‘You Can’t Stop This Once It’s Started’

In this new video series, Reich takes on corporate influence in the political system and economic inequality in a way that only the former secretary of labor can.

Nov 9, 2011 / Video / MoveOn.org

John Nichols: Ohio’s Pro-Union Vote Sends a Strong Message John Nichols: Ohio’s Pro-Union Vote Sends a Strong Message

Ohio voted down Issue 2 yesterday in a major victory for progressives.

Nov 9, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Time to Disband the Supercommittee

Time to Disband the Supercommittee Time to Disband the Supercommittee

The vast majority of Americans want Congress to focus on jobs. So why is it still focused on deficit reduction—and making key budget decisions in secret?

Nov 9, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors

Jim Hightower: Creating a Progressive America

Jim Hightower: Creating a Progressive America Jim Hightower: Creating a Progressive America

What is the state of progressive movements in America today?

Nov 9, 2011 / Video / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

The Agony and Ecstasy—and ‘Disgrace’—of Steve Jobs

The Agony and Ecstasy—and ‘Disgrace’—of Steve Jobs The Agony and Ecstasy—and ‘Disgrace’—of Steve Jobs

While our tech-obsessed media fondled their iPhones, it was left to a courageous monologist to discover the real legacy of Apple's founder.

Nov 9, 2011 / Column / Eric Alterman

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