Economy

Inequality Counts Inequality Counts

The relentless reduction of taxes on the wealthy has created a profound inequality between the very rich and the bottom half of American society, affecting every aspect of daily li...

May 17, 2006 / Feature / Leon Friedman

This Bud’s Not for the World Cup This Bud’s Not for the World Cup

Soccer fans in Germany struck a blow against US corporate blandness by turning up their noses at the notion that Budweiser is the official beer of the games.

May 15, 2006 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Watching What You Say Watching What You Say

How are AT&T, Sprint, MCI and other telecommunications giants cooperating with the National Security Agency’s warrantless surveillance program?

May 11, 2006 / Feature / Tim Shorrock

J.K. Galbraith and the Forks in the Road J.K. Galbraith and the Forks in the Road

While John Kenneth Galbraith was good at pointing out the failures of the free enterprise system, he could never overcome the play-to-win mentality of American capitalism.

May 4, 2006 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

John Kenneth Galbraith John Kenneth Galbraith

Longtime Nation Associate John Kenneth Galbraith is best remembered not only as a New Dealer, old-line liberal or Keynesian economist but as a contrarian and independent thinker.

May 4, 2006 / Books & the Arts / The Editors

May Day, May Day May Day, May Day

Despite the loud and determined voice of immigrant communities for fair and just immigration reform, we have yet to see an acceptable proposal from Congress.

May 3, 2006 / Saurav Sarkar

My Mother, the Illegal Alien My Mother, the Illegal Alien

As the May Day protests, they evoked memories of an earlier generation of immigrants who lived with the fear of deportation.

May 3, 2006 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Media Is the Mensaje The Media Is the Mensaje

Outspoken DJs on Spanish-speaking radio are giving immigrant activists a loud, clear voice.

Apr 27, 2006 / Ed Morales

Ford’s Past in Argentina Ford’s Past in Argentina

Legal actions are now unfolding against former Ford Motor Company officials for colluding with the military during Argentina's "dirty war."

Apr 20, 2006 / Kelly Hearn

Tax Refund Scheme Targets the Working Poor Tax Refund Scheme Targets the Working Poor

Corporate tax preparers like H&R Block continue to target taxpayers hungry for rapid refunds with questionable loans.

Apr 17, 2006 / Feature / Bernice Yeung

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