Economy

Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous

The extremism of the vice presidential candidate’s blueprint for the GOP makes him the farthest thing from brave.

Aug 14, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Romney-Ryan Economic Plans Would Increase Unemployment, Deepen Recession

Romney-Ryan Economic Plans Would Increase Unemployment, Deepen Recession Romney-Ryan Economic Plans Would Increase Unemployment, Deepen Recession

The Ryan budget would eliminate 4.1 million jobs over the next two years.

Aug 13, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

Will the EPA Force Chemical Plants to Go Safe?

Will the EPA Force Chemical Plants to Go Safe? Will the EPA Force Chemical Plants to Go Safe?

One in three Americans are put in danger by chemical facilities. The EPA has the authority to require safer processes.

Aug 13, 2012 / John Deans and Richard Moore

Paul Ryan’s Budget Deals a Body Blow to Women’s Bottom Line Paul Ryan’s Budget Deals a Body Blow to Women’s Bottom Line

Where Mitt Romney has been vague, Paul Ryan has long been very specific about his support for policies that take a disproportionate toll on women.

Aug 13, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

The Republican Right Gets What it Wanted: A Ryan-Romney Ticket

The Republican Right Gets What it Wanted: A Ryan-Romney Ticket The Republican Right Gets What it Wanted: A Ryan-Romney Ticket

Mitt Romney tops the ticket, officially, But Paul Ryan is now its defining figure. Right-wingers are delighted. And so are Democrats.

Aug 11, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Activists Around the US Fight to Raise the Minimum Wage

Activists Around the US Fight to Raise the Minimum Wage Activists Around the US Fight to Raise the Minimum Wage

At a time when 4.5 million Americans make at or below the minimum wage, a broad coalition unites to demand better pay. 

Aug 10, 2012 / Matthew Cunningham-Cook

Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Peter Edelman’s Questions for Obama and Romney Talk About Poverty (#TalkPoverty): Peter Edelman’s Questions for Obama and Romney

We’ve got questions about poverty, and it’s time for the presidential candidates to give us some answers. Peter Edelman kicks off a new series at TheNation.com.

Aug 10, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Steve Wasserman: Amazon.com’s Takeover

Steve Wasserman: Amazon.com’s Takeover Steve Wasserman: Amazon.com’s Takeover

As a bookseller, Amazon has left no corner of the publishing world untouched. What will happen as it ventures into publishing original content?  

Aug 9, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?

Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

Paul Ryan? Seriously? Paul Ryan? Seriously?

Could Mitt Romney really be foolish enough to pick as his running mate a bailout-backing, budget-busting hypocrite whose fiscal fantasies threaten Medicare, Medicaid and Socia...

Aug 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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