Here Comes the Gun Bill: What’s In It? Here Comes the Gun Bill: What’s In It?
Everything you need to know about the gun control package being debated this week, including what might get weakened.
Apr 9, 2013 / George Zornick
Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal Here’s a Real Watergate-Style Political Scandal
Mitch McConnell is claiming he's the victim of "Watergate-style" tactics; while the real modern Watergate scandal has gone ignored.
Apr 9, 2013 / Lee Fang
How the Left Fought Back Against Thatcher How the Left Fought Back Against Thatcher
It wasn't easy, but artists, musicians and activists met Thatcher's brutal tactics with compassionate responses.
Apr 9, 2013 / The Nation Video and Antonino D’Ambrosio
Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean Why Would Anyone Celebrate the Death of Margaret Thatcher? Ask a Chilean
The media was outraged that people celebrated the death of Margaret Thatcher. If they're curious, they should ask someone deeply affected by her policies.
Apr 9, 2013 / Dave Zirin
The Gilded City The Gilded City
Struggling to survive in Bloomberg’s New York.
Apr 9, 2013 / The Nation
At Occupy the DOE, A Push for Democratic, Not Corporate, Education Reform At Occupy the DOE, A Push for Democratic, Not Corporate, Education Reform
The growing movement against education reform is challenging a well-messaged behemoth funded by billionaires and sanctioned by both political parties.
Apr 9, 2013 / Alleen Brown
How the 40-Year ‘Long Recession’ Led to the Great Recession How the 40-Year ‘Long Recession’ Led to the Great Recession
If the majority of American workers were producing more without earning more, who was going to buy all the stuff?
Apr 9, 2013 / Barbara Garson
The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On The Secret Kill List That You’re Not On
Or are you?
Apr 9, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow
2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut 2.3 Million Petitioners Urge Rejection of ‘Chained-CPI’ Social Security Cut
One hunded seven congressional Democrats have signed a letter telling President Obama not to make the cut. Will they stand strong in opposition if he does?
Apr 8, 2013 / John Nichols
We Are All Thatcherites Now We Are All Thatcherites Now
Margaret Thatcher's smiling villainy sparked a generation of dissent—and neoliberal policies that live on today.
Apr 8, 2013 / Maria Margaronis