Could the Greek Economic Crisis Affect the US Economy? Could the Greek Economic Crisis Affect the US Economy?
Economic unrest in Greece has the potential to quickly spread through the entire European Union—and back to the US where the crisis originated on Wall Street.
Jun 28, 2011 / WGBH
Chris Hayes: Are Republicans Deliberately Tanking the Economy? Chris Hayes: Are Republicans Deliberately Tanking the Economy?
The GOP has disowned some of their favorite ideas—pay as you go budgets, cap and trade, raising the debt ceiling—once President Obama has endorsed them.
Jun 28, 2011 / Press Room
Chris Hayes: Are Republicans Deliberately Tanking the Economy? Chris Hayes: Are Republicans Deliberately Tanking the Economy?
The GOP has disowned some of their favorite ideas—pay as you go budgets, cap and trade, raising the debt ceiling—once President Obama has endorsed them.
Jun 28, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Debt Ceiling Theatrics Get More Dangerous by the Day Debt Ceiling Theatrics Get More Dangerous by the Day
As Republican threats not to raise the debt ceiling become more credible, the danger to the economy gets more serious.
Jun 28, 2011 / George Zornick
War Fever Subsides in Washington War Fever Subsides in Washington
Nearly ten years have passed since Washington set out to redeem the Greater Middle East. In the pursuit of its saving mission, the American messiah has pretty much worn itself out....
Jun 28, 2011 / Andrew J. Bacevich
Domestic Workers Need Rights–but Can Working Families Afford What They’ll Cost? Domestic Workers Need Rights–but Can Working Families Afford What They’ll Cost?
As domestic workers win state-level struggles for workplace protections, their employers—many of them middle-class families—get stuck with the bill, while the governmen...
Jun 28, 2011 / Bryce Covert
Cuomo’s Big Problem in 2016: Democrats Cuomo’s Big Problem in 2016: Democrats
Media speculation after New York’s gay marriage vote has driven Cuomo presidential speculation to an all-time high. There’s just one problem.
Jun 28, 2011 / Ari Melber
Debtocracy: The Story of Greece’s Financial Ruin Debtocracy: The Story of Greece’s Financial Ruin
Debtocracy strikes an ironic chord of dissonance between Greece's glorious past and perilous present.
Jun 28, 2011 / The Nation Video
Memo to Obama: Talk to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Memo to Obama: Talk to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
War didn't work in Libya, and too-gentle persuasion failed in Bahrain. Why would talking tough work in Syria?
Jun 28, 2011 / Bob Dreyfuss
The Beck Identity, Supremacy and Ultimatum The Beck Identity, Supremacy and Ultimatum
Just like in the movies, Glenn Beck has served his purpose as the sidekick who saves the hero and is then offed by bigger powers that be.
Jun 28, 2011 / Leslie Savan