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If Occupy evolves into a debt resistance movement, the results could be explosive.

For Christopher McKnight Nichols, isolationists were cultural cosmopolitans who distrusted the impact of empire.

Brad Gregory wants to upend how we think about the emergence of capitalism, secularism and individualism.

Seven years after Katrina, poor people accused of crimes are being denied their right to counsel and left to languish behind bars.

Corporate sponsorship is undermining a wide network of democratic, farmer-owned co-ops.

A massive run on weak banks could destroy the euro economy. Only unlimited deposit insurance, backed by a strong central Treasury, can prevent the worst.

City officials say social impact bonds are a smart way to raise revenue. But government watchdogs worry about creeping corporate influence.

Economist Robert Reich took to the easel to break down the tenets of Paul Ryan's economic plan.

Romney and his kind turned much of our economy into a betting parlor—how did he ever become a serious candidate for the presidency?

Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?