Economy

Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker? Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker?

The Wisconsin governor's actions throughout the past three weeks have angered the public to the point that many are now pushing for recalling the state's Republican legislators.

Mar 11, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

This Week at TheNation.com: ‘Shock and Awe’ in Wisconsin This Week at TheNation.com: ‘Shock and Awe’ in Wisconsin

This week we continue to bring you the latest coverage on the labor fight in Madison. Plus, Chris Hayes examines the spike in oil prices. Is Wall Street to blame? We welcome g...

Mar 11, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker? Should Wisconsin Recall Governor Walker?

The Wisconsin governor's actions throughout the past three weeks have angered the public to the point that many are now pushing for recalling the state's Republican legislators.

Mar 11, 2011 / Video / The Ed Show

Pro-Worker Movement Power in Wisconsin: What’s Next?

Pro-Worker Movement Power in Wisconsin: What’s Next? Pro-Worker Movement Power in Wisconsin: What’s Next?

Governor Scott Walker has unintentionally created a powerful movement. Now that Walker has got his bill, how will the pro-union forces push back? General strike? Break the banks? R...

Mar 11, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Walker’s Big Bank Donors Take a Hit Walker’s Big Bank Donors Take a Hit

Union protesters in Wisconsin are shrewdly targeting M&I Bank, a top Walker campaign contributor.

Mar 11, 2011 / Mike Elk

The Breakdown: How Can Obama Help Organized Labor?

The Breakdown: How Can Obama Help Organized Labor? The Breakdown: How Can Obama Help Organized Labor?

With no help likely to come from Congress, Dorian Warren and Chris Hayes ask: what can Obama, his National Labor Relations Board appointees and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis do to...

Mar 11, 2011 / Audio / Chris Hayes

When Is It Time for a General Strike? When Is It Time for a General Strike?

Sometimes things fall apart and sometime they flow together. As the Wisconsin State Senate rammed through their union-busting bill Wednesday night, people in the capitol chant...

Mar 10, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Showdown in Wisconsin Showdown in Wisconsin

The mass mobilization in Wisconsin was powerful. But Governor Scott Walker remained determined to disempower unions.

Mar 10, 2011 / Editorial / John Nichols

The Oil-Food Price Shock

The Oil-Food Price Shock The Oil-Food Price Shock

The cost of food skyrockets as oil prices rise, triggering political unrest.

Mar 10, 2011 / Editorial / Michael T. Klare

Food Stamps for Good Food

Food Stamps for Good Food Food Stamps for Good Food

Should the program target hunger and obesity by promoting consumption of fruits and veggies?

Mar 10, 2011 / Feature / Melanie Mason

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