Economy

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 / Podcast / 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 / 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 / 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

Human Rights Watch Calls on Businesses to Withdraw From Israeli Settlements

Human Rights Watch Calls on Businesses to Withdraw From Israeli Settlements Human Rights Watch Calls on Businesses to Withdraw From Israeli Settlements

A new report finds pervasive and severe human rights abuses in the West Bank.

Jan 19, 2016 / Ali Gharib

Indiana Representative Luke Messer

This Supreme Court Case Could Be Very Bad For Unions This Supreme Court Case Could Be Very Bad For Unions

Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association could result in the defunding of public-sector unions.

Jan 18, 2016 / Michelle Chen

Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley

Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley Martin Luther King’s Final Year: An Interview With Tavis Smiley

The author and TV host on King’s most important year.

Jan 18, 2016 / Q&A / Jon Wiener

Hillary Clinton speech

The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon The Book That Turns Hillary Clinton Into a Cartoon

Doug Henwood ignores everything good Hillary Clinton has ever done—and neglects the double binds and difficulties women face in public life.

Jan 15, 2016 / Katha Pollitt

National movement: Rev. William Barber (center) speaks to media at a Moral Monday rally in Albany, New York, in 2014.

How Progressives Can—and Must—Regain the Moral High Ground How Progressives Can—and Must—Regain the Moral High Ground

In the South, we’re building a broad, new movement rooted in right and wrong, not left and right.

Jan 15, 2016 / Feature / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

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