Sixty-Five Arrested at Kickoff of California Teachers’ Protest Sixty-Five Arrested at Kickoff of California Teachers’ Protest
Police arrested dozens of protesters at the kickoff of California Teachers' "State of Emergency" protest.
May 10, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
‘The Worst I’ve Seen by Far’: Budget Cuts Meet Poverty in the Heartland ‘The Worst I’ve Seen by Far’: Budget Cuts Meet Poverty in the Heartland
In Appalachian Ohio, long lines at food pantries show just how wrongheaded a plan for economic recovery based on cutting assistance to the poor really is.
May 9, 2011 / Greg Kaufmann
Walter Mosley: How to Put America on the Right Track Walter Mosley: How to Put America on the Right Track
We know that we are not all middle class and that capitalism isn’t really democracy, so why don't we take the time to grapple with the major dilemmas facing our society?
May 9, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Walter Mosley: How to Put America on the Right Track Walter Mosley: How to Put America on the Right Track
We know that we are not all middle class and that capitalism isn’t really democracy, so why don't we take the time to grapple with the major dilemmas facing our society?
May 9, 2011 / Video / Morning Joe
Welcome to the McJobs Recovery Welcome to the McJobs Recovery
What does the fact that a million souls flocked to McDonald's in search of a steady paycheck say about the American economy?
May 9, 2011 / Andy Kroll
California Teachers Protest Cuts, Gov. Snyder Heckled at Parade California Teachers Protest Cuts, Gov. Snyder Heckled at Parade
California teachers fight back against education cuts, while Gov. Snyder deals with the aftermath of his own statewide cuts and proto-fascist use of "emergency managers."
May 9, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
NY Teachers Vow ‘Wisconsin-Style’ Protest NY Teachers Vow ‘Wisconsin-Style’ Protest
Budget cut protests continue while the GOP cools to Paul Ryan's extreme austerity plan.
May 8, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
How Town Hall Protests Against Paul Ryan’s Plan Changed the Medicare Debate How Town Hall Protests Against Paul Ryan’s Plan Changed the Medicare Debate
Budget committee chair can say what he wants, but the noisy protests against his plan -- especially in his home district -- have shaken congressional Republicans,
May 7, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
March on Wall Street to Oppose Bloomberg’s Mass Teacher Firings March on Wall Street to Oppose Bloomberg’s Mass Teacher Firings
Mayor Mike has a plan to fire thousands of teachers; unions and students have a plan to make the the big banks pay their fair share.
May 7, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
This Week: The Future of the War on Terror. PLUS: A New Associate Editor This Week: The Future of the War on Terror. PLUS: A New Associate Editor
This week, the Nation brings you in-depth coverage of Osama bin Laden's death and what's next for the 'War on Terror.' And I argue for a saner budget blueprint modeled af...
May 6, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel