Economy

A woman points a handgun with a laser sight on a wall display of other guns during the National Rifle Association convention in St. Louis.

‘Make Sure Everybody Can Get a Gun Easier Than They Can Vote’ ‘Make Sure Everybody Can Get a Gun Easier Than They Can Vote’

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II on the Republicans’ new agenda. 

Jan 25, 2016 / Audio / The Nation

Walmart Shoppers

The Work-Life Balance Goes to Court The Work-Life Balance Goes to Court

Workers like those involved in two new lawsuits against Walmart shouldn’t have to choose between satisfying supervisors and caring for their families.

Jan 25, 2016 / Michelle Chen

The Hospitality Industry’s Two-Tier Workforce

The Hospitality Industry’s Two-Tier Workforce The Hospitality Industry’s Two-Tier Workforce

At one hotel, two groups of housekeepers can do the same work but get very different pay.

Jan 22, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Obama gives State of the Union

Barack Obama’s Irrefutable Victory for Racial Justice Barack Obama’s Irrefutable Victory for Racial Justice

With at least one policy, the president has achieved something that almost never occurs.

Jan 22, 2016 / Algernon Austin

Here’s Why the US Is Stepping Up the Deportation of Central Americans

Here’s Why the US Is Stepping Up the Deportation of Central Americans Here’s Why the US Is Stepping Up the Deportation of Central Americans

Many liberals have found the policy inexplicably brutal, coming from a president who often telegraphs his humanity.

Jan 21, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Zephyr Teachout

Countering ‘Citizens United’ With a Dose of Zephyr Teachout Countering ‘Citizens United’ With a Dose of Zephyr Teachout

One of the country’s most ardent anti-corruption activists is thinking of running for Congress.

Jan 21, 2016 / John Nichols

Bernie Sanders town hall in Iowa

Start Making Sense: Why We’ve Endorsed Bernie Sanders Start Making Sense: Why We’ve Endorsed Bernie Sanders

Plus Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with Dave Zirin, and The Big Short.

Jan 21, 2016 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Iran's Mahan Air

Iran Is Open For Business. What Does This Mean for the Global Economy? Iran Is Open For Business. What Does This Mean for the Global Economy?

The country could put up to a million barrels of oil a day on the market.

Jan 19, 2016 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Juan Cole

The Poisoning of Flint

The Poisoning of Flint The Poisoning of Flint

Decades of catastrophic austerity policies and ruinous government fealty to corporate interests are jeopardizing the people of Michigan—and the rest of the country.  

Jan 19, 2016 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint

Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man in Flint

We’ve all got to make a few sacrifices for austerity.

Jan 19, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow

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