Economy

Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass”

Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass” Steven Thrasher on “The Viral Underclass”

The Nation spoke with Thrasher about who makes up the viral underclass—the subject of his new book—and what we should do to confront the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Aug 11, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Charlotte Rosen

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks in front a sign that reads,

The Bloody Money Trail From the Qatar World Cup to the LA Olympics The Bloody Money Trail From the Qatar World Cup to the LA Olympics

Qatar is a human rights nightmare, but LA power brokers preparing for the 2028 Olympics don’t seem to care.

Aug 10, 2022 / Dave Zirin and Jules Boykoff

Residents of Jean-Rabel sit on sacks of food from the World Food Program.

The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti The OAS Admits Culpability in the Destruction of Haiti

The tragedy is that given the condition in which international rule has left the country, Haiti simply cannot solve its problems alone.

Aug 10, 2022 / Amy Wilentz

Student Debt Cancellation

What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement? What’s Next for the Student Debt Cancellation Movement?

With President Biden announcing his decision on student debt relief soon, advocates for forgiveness are ready to celebrate, reflect, and continue the fight.

Aug 10, 2022 / StudentNation / StudentNation

Police officers and their vehicles congregate in front of Echo Park in Los Angeles on March 25, 2021.

Forced Treatment Isn’t What Unhoused People Need Forced Treatment Isn’t What Unhoused People Need

California will use CARE Courts to coerce people living on the streets who are perceived to have a mental illness into involuntary care.

Aug 9, 2022 / Cecelia Luis

The War Over Public Water in Pennsylvania

The War Over Public Water in Pennsylvania The War Over Public Water in Pennsylvania

Residents are uniting across political lines to battle corporations attempting to privatize their water systems.

Aug 8, 2022 / Feature / Hadas Thier

Schumer’s Inflation Reduction Act Includes a Smart Tax on Corporations

Schumer’s Inflation Reduction Act Includes a Smart Tax on Corporations Schumer’s Inflation Reduction Act Includes a Smart Tax on Corporations

The 1 percent excise tax targets stock buybacks that have been used to avoid taxes and inflate CEO pay.

Aug 5, 2022 / John Nichols

Bleedin’ Kansas

Bleedin’ Kansas Bleedin’ Kansas

Bottom's ip.

Aug 5, 2022 / Steve Brodner

Addiction to Oil

Addiction to Oil Addiction to Oil

Driving ourselves to death.

Aug 5, 2022 / OppArt / Mac McGill

The Economic Cost of “Dobbs”

The Economic Cost of “Dobbs” The Economic Cost of “Dobbs”

More people who need an abortion will now be unable to obtain one, which will plunge many of them into financial turmoil and curtail their ability to pursue their dreams.

Aug 5, 2022 / Bryce Covert

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