Economy

The Sword Drops on Food Stamps

The Sword Drops on Food Stamps The Sword Drops on Food Stamps

The Senate passed a bill that cuts benefits for low-income Americans and will cost over 56,000 jobs. 

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick

Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation

Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation Josh Eidelson: Fighting Back Against Walmart’s Exploitation

The Nation’s Josh Eidelson discusses the striking Walmart workers on Democracy Now!.

Jun 11, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

How Spy Agency Contractors Have Already Abused Their Power

How Spy Agency Contractors Have Already Abused Their Power How Spy Agency Contractors Have Already Abused Their Power

Could intelligence-gathering private contractors abuse their power? A scandal from 2011 shows contractors willing to snoop on activists and journalists for cash. 

Jun 11, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

Target Janitors in Minnesota Prepare to Strike

Target Janitors in Minnesota Prepare to Strike Target Janitors in Minnesota Prepare to Strike

Area janitors are fighting back against instances of unpaid overtime wages, denial of breaks and retaliation against union organizers.

Jun 10, 2013 / Alleen Brown

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politics of Basketball

This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politics of Basketball This Week in ‘Nation’ History: The Politics of Basketball

“College basketball is, as it was ten years ago, a maggoty mess of moral hypocrisy, out-and-out dishonesty, side-of-the-mouth connivery.”

Jun 8, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Striking Worker and Bangladesh Activist Address Thousands at Walmart Shareholder Meeting

Striking Worker and Bangladesh Activist Address Thousands at Walmart Shareholder Meeting Striking Worker and Bangladesh Activist Address Thousands at Walmart Shareholder Meeting

While executives touted opportunity at ‘your Walmart,’ an OUR Walmart activist at today's meeting delivered a very different message.

Jun 7, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Denying a Head Start in Washington State

Denying a Head Start in Washington State Denying a Head Start in Washington State

Head Start cuts in Washington State show just how dumb and shortsighted the sequester is.

Jun 7, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

This Week in Poverty: American Winter Arrives at Capitol Hill

This Week in Poverty: American Winter Arrives at Capitol Hill This Week in Poverty: American Winter Arrives at Capitol Hill

Three Oregonians testifed in the Senate about the lives of the working poor and the state of the American Dream.

Jun 7, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Walmart Strikers Target Waltons, as NOW Calls Out Obamas

Walmart Strikers Target Waltons, as NOW Calls Out Obamas Walmart Strikers Target Waltons, as NOW Calls Out Obamas

The National Organization for Women's president says the Obamas have "screwed up" by praising Walmart.

Jun 7, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Fix Bankrupt Student Loan Proposals

Fix Bankrupt Student Loan Proposals Fix Bankrupt Student Loan Proposals

Interest rates on student loans are set to double on July 1—putting college out of reach for many families. 

Jun 6, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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