Economy

Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock? Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?

The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.

Nov 8, 2012 / Editorial / Naomi Klein

Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession?

Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession? Can the Federal Reserve Help Prevent a Second Recession?

Chairman Ben Bernanke, who’s been sounding the alarm, is attacked constantly by the right. He and his allies need support from a mostly silent left.

Nov 8, 2012 / Books & the Arts / William Greider

Speak Out to the Federal Reserve! Speak Out to the Federal Reserve!

Progressives falsely assume this mysterious institution is impervious to public pressure. We need to make our voices heard.

Nov 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country

Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country Unions Win in Key Ballot Measures Around the Country

In California, Michigan, Alabama and beyond, voters came out for organized labor.

Nov 7, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook

John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections John Nichols: Labor Won in Wisconsin and Ohio Senate Elections

The victories of Tammy Baldwin and Sherrod Brown show that standing up for workers’ rights pays off.

Nov 7, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’? Today Comes the Referendum: Will We ‘Take Care of Our Own’?

With Springsteen at his side, Obama ended his last campaign with a promise that “no matter how bad the storm is, we recover together.”

Nov 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?

Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock? Superstorm Sandy—a People’s Shock?

The recovery could be an opportunity to realign our relationship with the natural world.

Nov 5, 2012 / Naomi Klein

Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies

Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies Lies, Damned Lies and Paul Ryan Lies

Not to be outdone by Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan tells the biggest lie of the 2012 campaign.

Nov 5, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP Exclusive: More Fossil Fuel Companies Pressure Workers to Vote GOP

Letters obtained by The Nation show that companies involved in the oil, gas and coal industries are increasingly pushing workers to vote Republican. 

Nov 4, 2012 / Blog / Lee Fang and Mike Elk

October Jobs Report: There’s Work to Be Done October Jobs Report: There’s Work to Be Done

The presidential election will determine if Americans want investment or austerity, and Obama needs to act on his mandate if he wins. 

Nov 2, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

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