Politics

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s War on Workers

Brazen attacks on unions threaten wages, workplace protections and more.

Feb 10, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I

Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I Race and Civil Rights in ‘The Nation’: Part I

A multimedia timeline presenting the history of the struggle for racial justice, from 1865 to 1919.

Feb 10, 2015 / Timeline / The Nation

Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No

Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No Is Torture Inevitable? These 6 Americans Said No

Bush and Cheney claimed torture was the only option. These soldiers, agents and nurses proved them wrong.

Feb 10, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon

Did Bill O’Reilly Cover Up a War Crime in El Salvador?

Did Bill O’Reilly Cover Up a War Crime in El Salvador? Did Bill O’Reilly Cover Up a War Crime in El Salvador?

Brian Williams isn’t the only one telling fibs. 

Feb 9, 2015 / Blog / Greg Grandin

Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe

Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe

If he doesn't read the writing on the bank notes, the president will be remembered as “Wrong-Way Obama.”

Feb 9, 2015 / Blog / William Greider

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race Working Families Party Urges Elizabeth Warren to Enter 2016 Race

Labor-allied party in New York  joins national push for a Warren challenge to Hillary Clinton.

Feb 9, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

The Sham Lawsuit That Could Eviscerate Obamacare

The Sham Lawsuit That Could Eviscerate Obamacare The Sham Lawsuit That Could Eviscerate Obamacare

The lack of structural integrity in the case before the Supreme Court, along with its bleak implications, has become even more obvious in the past week.

Feb 5, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’

Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’ Scott Walker Objects to ‘the Search for Truth’

Forget about the Republican “war on science,” this presidential contender’s got a problem with universities focusing on public service and veracity.

Feb 4, 2015 / Blog / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind. Elizabeth Warren Insists She’s Not Running for President. These Activists Are Trying to Change Her Mind.

But would a Warren campaign help—or hurt—the causes she cares most about?

Feb 4, 2015 / Feature / George Zornick

Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military

Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military Defense Secretary Nominee Offers Promises, but No Plan, to Tackle Sexual Assault in the Military

Ashton Carter offered the Senate Armed Services Committee few specifics on how his pledge would lead to success when so many others have failed.

Feb 4, 2015 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

x