Economy

Born-Again Democracy Born-Again Democracy

Congress must take control of the failed financial system until a new president can legislate a more permanent and equitable solution.

Oct 1, 2008 / William Greider

The Communist Manifesto Turns 160 The Communist Manifesto Turns 160

As Karl Marx's opus marks a big birthday, capitalism seems willing to mark the occasion by dropping dead.

Oct 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Ehrenreich

Bail out Taxpayers First Bail out Taxpayers First

Fear-mongering pundits and pols question the patriotism of lawmakers and taxpayers who oppose the bailout. They've got it all wrong.

Oct 1, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Main Street Marches on Wall Street Main Street Marches on Wall Street

As economic turmoil continues over the proposed bailout plan, activists put pressure on Congress.

Sep 30, 2008 / Feature / Lucas Mann

Deflation on the Horizon Deflation on the Horizon

If everyday life is hit by a deflationary wave, it will bring extreme hardship to millions.

Sep 30, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

John Kerry: McCain’s Interrupting Bailout Negotiations to Save John Kerry: McCain’s Interrupting Bailout Negotiations to Save

John Kerry takes McCain to task for playing politics with our nation's crumbling economy. If only he had been this bold four years ago!

Sep 29, 2008 / YouTube

Time for a Taxpayer Revolt Time for a Taxpayer Revolt

The bailout package isn't a compromise: it's an appalling transfer of wealth upward. Register your protest!

Sep 29, 2008 / Medea Benjamin and Arun Gupta

No Bailout! No Bailout!

A look at the passionate protests on Wall Street in opposition to the $700 billion bailout proposal.

Sep 29, 2008 / Laura Hanna and The Nation Video

We Have the Bailout Money–We’re Spending It on War We Have the Bailout Money–We’re Spending It on War

If we don't reduce military spending now, the bankruptcy of the United States is inevitable. We don't have much time left.

Sep 29, 2008 / Feature / Chalmers Johnson

Bailout: What’s Next? Bailout: What’s Next?

The bailout crisis represents the Democrats' hesitant first step toward rediscovering their nerve and abandoned convictions. They are not there yet.

Sep 29, 2008 / Feature / William Greider

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