A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education A ‘Stark Choice’ Election on the Future of Public Education
Wisconsin's state Superintendent of Public Instruction runs for reelection as a critic of Scott Walker's attacks on teacher unions, funding cuts and vouchers proposals...
Apr 1, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Hands Off Yoko! Oil and Gas Drillers Complain About Anti-Fracking Campaign Hands Off Yoko! Oil and Gas Drillers Complain About Anti-Fracking Campaign
Our friendly frackers have forgotten about the right of citizens to petition for a redress of grievances.
Apr 1, 2013 / Blog / Jon Wiener
Greg Kaufmann: The Real ‘Welfare Queens’ Greg Kaufmann: The Real ‘Welfare Queens’
Who's getting all the government handouts? Corporations. And more than you might think.
Apr 1, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Why Was Paul Krugman So Wrong? Why Was Paul Krugman So Wrong?
Everyone's favorite Nobel-winning Keynesian is no longer gravely deluded on the global economy. How much can we trust him now?
Apr 1, 2013 / William Greider
Striking Guest Workers Will Take McDonald’s Fight Global Striking Guest Workers Will Take McDonald’s Fight Global
As Congress considers immigration reform, workers plan a global day of action for June 6.
Apr 1, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson
Democracy vs. Dollarocracy Democracy vs. Dollarocracy
So long as austerity-mongers have their way, "democracy" is just a buzzword.
Mar 29, 2013 / Video / Francis Reynolds
The $6 Trillion Wars The $6 Trillion Wars
Fighting for nothing, and destroying countries in the process, costs a lot.
Mar 29, 2013 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss
What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair? What if Sherrod Brown, Battler Against ‘Too-Big-to-Fail’ Banks, Gets Banking Committee Chair?
The progressive populist senator from Ohio would hold big banks to account -- a new concept for Washington.
Mar 29, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Is ‘Game of Thrones’ Escapist Enough? Is ‘Game of Thrones’ Escapist Enough?
We need escapist fantasies like Game of Thrones. But what’s it doing to our revolutionary imagination?
Mar 29, 2013 / Blog / Michelle Dean
This Is What Happens When You Rip a Hole in the Safety Net This Is What Happens When You Rip a Hole in the Safety Net
If you destroy one part of the social safety net, those in need will turn to what’s left.
Mar 28, 2013 / Blog / Bryce Covert