Economy

Why the Right Attacked Unions, ACORN and Planned Parenthood

Why the Right Attacked Unions, ACORN and Planned Parenthood Why the Right Attacked Unions, ACORN and Planned Parenthood

Progressive service organizations connect real world needs to Beltway advocacy and lobbying. Conservatives fear and loathe that.

Mar 3, 2011 / Editorial / Ilyse Hogue

The Spirit of Wisconsin

The Spirit of Wisconsin The Spirit of Wisconsin

How Scott Walker’s unionbusting spurred a popular uprising.

Mar 3, 2011 / Feature / John Nichols

The Collapse of the Old Oil Order The Collapse of the Old Oil Order

Whatever the outcome of the protests, uprisings and rebellions now sweeping the Middle East, one thing is guaranteed: the world of oil will be permanently transformed.

Mar 3, 2011 / Michael T. Klare

Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor Wisconsin Legislators Move Desks Out of Capitol Locked Down By Governor

As Governor Scott Walker closes the Capitol to protesters, Assembly Democrats move out of the building to be accessible to constituents.

Mar 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

With State Budgets Withering, Get Ready for the ‘Womancession’ With State Budgets Withering, Get Ready for the ‘Womancession’

Traditionally female-heavy industries—once thought to be recession-proof—are being hit hard by the “tough choices” made by governors facing depleted state c...

Mar 3, 2011 / Bryce Covert

Banksters Fighting Back With Higher Fees Banksters Fighting Back With Higher Fees

The banks are back! They’re paying out bonuses and raking in profits, we hear. But just how did they bounce back so fast? Let’s take Bank of America—they’re...

Mar 2, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future

Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future Wisconsin Teachers, Students Face Uncertain Future

Proposed budget cuts and threats to collective bargaining are already damaging public education in Wisconsin.

Mar 2, 2011 / Meredith Clark

A Vote to Cut Grants to Low-Income Students Provokes a National Day of Action A Vote to Cut Grants to Low-Income Students Provokes a National Day of Action

The United States Student Association is organizing nationwide resistence to a House vote to cut the Pell Grant and TRIO programs.

Mar 2, 2011 / StudentNation / Sara Jerving

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’ Why a Wisconsin Sheriff Refuses to Serve as Governor Walker’s ‘Palace Guard’

Top lawman refuses to help Governor Walker deny access to the state Capitol, as protests against assaults on labor rights continue.

Mar 2, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Johann Hari: US Uncut Is Fed Up With Tax Evaders Johann Hari: US Uncut Is Fed Up With Tax Evaders

Johann Hari joins US Uncut's Ryan Clayton to talk about the wave anti-austerity activism in Europe that is now spreading to the US.

Mar 1, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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