Tell ‘The Nation’: The Recession Hits Home Tell ‘The Nation’: The Recession Hits Home
Our readers report how the recession is changing life in the workplaces, homes and schools across the nation. Let us know what's happening in your community.
Mar 17, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers
What Difference Does Wealth Make? What Difference Does Wealth Make?
Three experts discuss the racial and historical dimensions of the income gap in the United States.
A Post-Capitalist Future is Possible A Post-Capitalist Future is Possible
The current economic crisis probably won't be the magic intervention to usher in a new era, but there are opportunities to advance the socialist cause.
Mar 14, 2009 / Feature / Doug Henwood
Jon Stewart Rips Jim Cramer Apart Jon Stewart Rips Jim Cramer Apart
Jon Stewart finally confronts Jim Cramer face-to-face. The results are fascinating to watch.
Mar 13, 2009 / Video / The Daily Show
Is the Next Defense Budget a Stimulus Package? Is the Next Defense Budget a Stimulus Package?
World War II defense spending helped pull us out of a depression, but don't count on that happening this time.
Mar 12, 2009 / Editorial / Frida Berrigan
Rebuilding a Good Jobs Economy Rebuilding a Good Jobs Economy
In this deep economic crisis, we have an opportunity to set the bar higher. Let's not just stimulate the economy; let's rebuild it with good jobs.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Annette Bernhardt and Christine Owens
Redefining National Security Redefining National Security
Some military analysts are warning Obama that insurencies, revolts and economically driven instability could threaten our way of life. It's a path fraught with hazards.
Mar 12, 2009 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
Fixing the Fed Fixing the Fed
To restore the nation's broken financial system, Washington must reform the Federal Reserve.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider
The Perfect Storm The Perfect Storm
The intensifying economic crisis slams the world of nonprofit organizations.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / Eyal Press
Is This the End of Capitalism? Is This the End of Capitalism?
The neo-liberal order has failed. But what will replace it? David Harvey and The Nation's Alexander Cockburn on the end (or future) of capitalism?