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Hey, look it over—public ownership is the most effective way to fix America’s economy.

Even after it was known that Jamie Dimon’s bank blew more than $2 billion, Barack Obama still had praise for the intellect of his political backer.

The men most responsible for the collapse of the American dream are heaped with honors at the highest levels of society.

It’s now the only governing institution that understands the depths of the economic crisis.

Covert operations have now assumed a dominant—and destructive—role in US foreign policy.

History shows that regulation of industries--from meat to pharmaceuticals--has not only protected us, but has provided economic benefits. So why is it demonized?

The federal government has the unique ability, and thus responsibility, to set baselines for citizenship, economic security and market rules.

As the weather heats up, so will the action. But what direction should the movement take?

Corporate whistleblowers get the silent treatment from Washington.

The proposed rule drew a blizzard of criticism from the financial industry. Here’s why commercial banks shouldn’t be able to make risky bets.