Politics

Depression and Autocracy From Merkel to Michigan Depression and Autocracy From Merkel to Michigan

Governments are suspending the basic rules of democracy on both sides of the Atlantic in the name of emergency financial management.

Dec 14, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Their Bread, Our Circus: How to Turn an Election Year Into Election Life Their Bread, Our Circus: How to Turn an Election Year Into Election Life

The electoral process has been occupied by the 1 percent—which means that what you hear in this “campaign” is largely refracted versions of their views, their nee...

Dec 13, 2011 / Tom Engelhardt

Why Newt Gingrich Hates the State Department

Why Newt Gingrich Hates the State Department Why Newt Gingrich Hates the State Department

Gingrich has been criticizing the State Department and calling for its overhaul. 

Dec 13, 2011 / Ben Adler

Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Meltdown at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Bureaucratic battles reveal the nuclear industry has many friends at the agency which regulates it.  

Dec 12, 2011 / George Zornick

Taking Root in Unlikely Soil, Occupy Florida Gains Momentum Taking Root in Unlikely Soil, Occupy Florida Gains Momentum

Occupy has resonated here, drawing hundreds of people to demonstrations. This month, Florida will be home to the first-ever Occupy convention.

Dec 12, 2011 / Mattea Kramer

What if Gingrich Is Right About the Palestinians? What if Gingrich Is Right About the Palestinians?

Newt Gingrich says Palestinians are “an invented people.” But even if he were right, it wouldn’t negate their right to self-determination. 

Dec 12, 2011 / Ben Adler

Ari Berman: Why Does Elizabeth Warren ‘Resonate’ With Voters? Ari Berman: Why Does Elizabeth Warren ‘Resonate’ With Voters?

The slanderous attack ads against Warren are doing nothing to dampen enthusiasm for her campaign.

Dec 9, 2011 / Press Room

What a Difference an Occupation Makes What a Difference an Occupation Makes

The Occupy movement has always been more about doing than demanding and last week, OWS stepped it up another notch.

Dec 9, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Andrew Cuomo and the Spirit of Occupy

Andrew Cuomo and the Spirit of Occupy Andrew Cuomo and the Spirit of Occupy

How Occupy Wall Street made Andrew Cuomo act less like Chris Christie.

Dec 9, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Greg Palast and John Nichols: Energy Wars Greg Palast and John Nichols: Energy Wars

Palast has followed the footprints of corporations such as BP and Exxon all over the world and uncovered the intricate connections between power, energy and resources.

Dec 9, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions

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