Economy

GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan

GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan GOP, Koch Brothers Sneak Attack Guts Labor Rights in Michigan

In one day, Michigan legislators announce and pass “Right to Work”—really “No Rights at Work”—legislation.

Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy Must-See Farmworker Video Takes on Food Industry Hypocrisy

This holiday season, join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in calling on Publix to stop paying farmworkers sub-poverty wages. 

Dec 6, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire

Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire Documents Undermine Walmart Account on Deadly Bangladesh Fire

One news report reveals Walmart’s role in defeating a proposal for retail corporations to pay for safety improvements; the other shows that multiple Walmart suppliers used th...

Dec 6, 2012 / Josh Eidelson

The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media

The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media The FCC Must Not Give Rupert Murdoch More Control Over US Media

The man that proposed “Petraeus for President” threatens to dominate airwaves and headlines in major American cities. 

Dec 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back

Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back Yolanda Andrews: The Home Defenders League Is Fighting Back

For Yolanda Andrews, losing her house would mean losing everything. That's why she's standing up to predatory banking.

Dec 5, 2012 / Francis Reynolds

Our Student Prizewinners Our Student Prizewinners

We are delighted to announce the winners of The Nation’s seventh annual Student Writing Contest, Andrew Gambrione and Tess Saperstein.

Dec 5, 2012 / The Editors

Josh Eidelson and Dorian Warren: Strikers Are Challenging Walmart’s Low-Price, Low-Wage Model Josh Eidelson and Dorian Warren: Strikers Are Challenging Walmart’s Low-Price, Low-Wage Model

Walmart strikers took huge risks by walking off the job on Black Friday. 

Dec 5, 2012 / Press Room

Why Top Republicans Are Bailing on the Norquist Pledge Why Top Republicans Are Bailing on the Norquist Pledge

Over time, Americans have become more open to tax increases.

Dec 5, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors

Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors Norquist Says He Fights for ‘Taxpayers,’ but Goes to Bat for Donors

Grover Norquist has a long history of helping his corporate donors lobby for tax subsidies and other gifts.

Dec 5, 2012 / Lee Fang

The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success The Secret of Bernie Sanders’s Success

As he takes the lead in the fight to defend Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, the senator has much to teach progressives about how to do politics right.

Dec 5, 2012 / John Nichols

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