Jobs Report Shows How Romneynomics Would Hurt the Recovery Jobs Report Shows How Romneynomics Would Hurt the Recovery
Today’s numbers are a reminder that public sector layoffs are keeping the economy down.
Jun 1, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert
This Week in Poverty: Will Janitors Strike in Houston? This Week in Poverty: Will Janitors Strike in Houston?
They clean the offices of some of the biggest corporations in the world for less than $9,000 per year. Now janitors in Houston are deciding whether to strike.
Jun 1, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Ten Reasons to Avoid Doing Business With Amazon.com Ten Reasons to Avoid Doing Business With Amazon.com
May 31, 2012 / Photo Essay / The Nation
Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda Greg Kaufmann: Poverty Is Not on Washington’s Agenda
In its reluctance to talk about and invest to reduce poverty, the United States is cutting off its nose to spite its face.
May 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone Katha Pollitt: The Plight of Undocumented Workers Hurts Everyone
Some Republicans may blame immigrants for the country’s economic woes, but in reality, the causes are far more deeply rooted and complex.
May 31, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor? Peter Edelman: How Did America Get So Poor?
How did we became a nation that fails to help its most needy citizens, and what can be done?
May 31, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds
Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker Seven Rather Pointed Questions for Scott Walker
The embattled governor faces the last debate of Wisconsin’s recall fight. He should answer questions about lies to Congress, a corruption probe and whether he supported recal...
May 31, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Why Is the FDIC Insuring Jamie Dimon’s Mistakes? Why Is the FDIC Insuring Jamie Dimon’s Mistakes?
The real problem with JPMorgan’s risky bets is that the bank is gambling with our money.
May 30, 2012 / Editorial / William Greider
Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment? Wage Theft: A Crime Without Punishment?
Tip-stealing bosses are rarely called to account for their abuses. It's time to blow the whistle.
May 30, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The Amazon Effect The Amazon Effect
Amazon got big fast, hastening the arrival of digital publishing. But how big is too big?
May 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Steve Wasserman