Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home Homeland’s Anti-Drone Message Hits Obama at Home
One of Obama’s favorite TV shows warns him directly against the terror of drones.
Dec 10, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan
Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan Thousands Are Expected to Protest Anti-Worker Legislation in Michigan
Union activists are traveling to Lansing to speak out against the “right to work” legislation that would silence Michigan workers.
Dec 10, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts Pro–’Right to Work’ Groups In Michigan Outspend Union Counterparts
Right-wing donors have lavishly funded "right to work” advocacy groups in Michigan.
Katrina vanden Heuvel: On the Irrelevance of Jim DeMint and the Heritage Foundation Katrina vanden Heuvel: On the Irrelevance of Jim DeMint and the Heritage Foundation
Jim DeMint’s move to the Heritage Foundation represents the combination of two nationally descredited brands.
Dec 7, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment Jobs Report Takeaway: Fiscal Cliff Deal Must Address Unemployment
The fiscal cliff is real for people who will suddenly stop receiving unemployment checks.
Dec 7, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick
After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond After Sandy, Learning From New Orleans: D6 and Beyond
From public housing to living wages, how can New York rebuild as a more equal, just city?
Dec 7, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders
A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes A Sign That Obama Will Repeat Economic Mistakes
Reports say Sallie Krawcheck is a leading condender for SEC chairman, but her résumé should raise a red flag.
Dec 7, 2012 / Robert Scheer
This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job This Week in Poverty: When Even Santa Can’t Get a Job
Two million unemployed workers will lose their benefits before the New Year if Congress fails to extend the unemployment insurance program.
Dec 7, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
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 / Blog / John Nichols
Voting Rights Icon Lawrence Guyot’s Death Animates a Fight Over the Future Voting Rights Icon Lawrence Guyot’s Death Animates a Fight Over the Future
Guyot's memorials prompted a Wall Street Journal op-ed writer to insist that the civil rights past is irrelevant to the Voting Rights Act’s future.
Dec 6, 2012 / Voting Rights Watch / Brentin Mock and Voting Rights Watch