The Recession Bowl The Recession Bowl
In America's first hard-times Super Bowl, superb athletes and a thrillingly played game rose to the challenge. Maybe the country can, too.
Feb 2, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
The Nation’s Katrina vanden Huevel: on ‘Corporate Hustlers’ The Nation’s Katrina vanden Huevel: on ‘Corporate Hustlers’
Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel presses for a complete re-thinking of the economic system based on sustainable industry and high wages.
VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy
Robert Pollin and Liza Featherstone explore the potential of a green economy and the importance of achieving it the right way.
Jan 29, 2009 / Video / Brett Story
Jobless in America Jobless in America
Nation readers who have joined the ranks of the unemployed share their stories--and their suggestions of what government needs to do.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers
Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It
Youth organizers have reason to hope green jobs can help change young lives.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Kristina Rizga
Newark’s Great Green Hope Newark’s Great Green Hope
Even without an infusion of federal dollars, green jobs are becoming a reality in cities like Newark, New Jersey.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / J. Lester Feder
Help Wanted for Green Jobs Help Wanted for Green Jobs
It's inspiring to have a president who talks the talk on green-collar jobs. But we need megawatts, not just megawords.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
The Power of Transparency The Power of Transparency
Obama can ensure his recovery plan is untainted by corruption and waste by mandating controls that track where money flows and evaluate results.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Greg LeRoy
Doing the Recovery Right Doing the Recovery Right
America's transformation to a clean-energy economy could merge the aims of environmental protection and social justice.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Robert Pollin
Obama’s Better Bailout Obama’s Better Bailout
He's off to a good start, but it's up to ordinary people who are hurting in this economy, to make sure Obama bailout benefits them and not the power players.
Jan 28, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer