Ralph Nader

When “Public Interest” Means “Oppressing Workers”

By Erik Loomis

In General

On May 23, 2016

Scott referred to this in his post yesterday, but PIRG's statement opposing the new overtime rule is outrageous and entirely appropriate given its founding, history, and mode of operation. The argument itself is pure Lochner (public interest indeed!) Doubling the minimum salary to $47,476 is...

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Ralph Nader and the Structure of Progressive Change

By Erik Loomis

On September 21, 2012

I've mostly sat out the recent rehashing of the Nader Wars here. Like Rob and Scott, I have grown deeply critical of Ralph Nader and his 2000 presidential campaign. But.

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Just Saying

By davenoon

On March 12, 2008

I really like Chris Hedges, but if we take this column and replace the phrase "Ralph Nader" with the phrase "some dude I know who reads a lot of Naomi.

No No No No No

By [email protected]

In Uncategorized

On January 30, 2008

Apparently Ralph Nader has formed an exploratory presidential committee. If the committee is going to do anything other than explore the depths of Nader's narcissism, it might have a tough time.While I agree with Nader that calling him a "spoiler" may be a sign of...