Articles

Dangerous Experiment for Deficit Hawks Dangerous Experiment for Deficit Hawks

David Leonhardt, writing in the New York Times, quotes source after source saying, "The world’s rich countries are now conducting a dangerous experiment."

Jun 30, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Inequality in America

Inequality in America Inequality in America

And what to do about it. A Nation forum, featuring Robert Reich, Dean Baker, Katherine Newman, David Pedulla, Orlando Patterson, Jeff Madrick and Matt Yglesias.

Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Various Contributors

Unjust Spoils

Unjust Spoils Unjust Spoils

Surging inequality, not Wall Street banditry, is the underlying cause of the Great Recession.

Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Robert B. Reich

The Right Prescription for an Ailing Economy The Right Prescription for an Ailing Economy

Developing policy solutions to reduce inequality is not difficult. Mustering political will to enact them is.

Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Dean Baker

Pulling the Wings Off Beck’s Housefly Story Pulling the Wings Off Beck’s Housefly Story

Flies, rats, bees, demagogues, demons and dog whistles.

Jun 30, 2010 / Leslie Savan

Crisis of Legitimacy in Honduras? Crisis of Legitimacy in Honduras?

A year after President Zelaya was forced out, the government still lacks the support of the people.

Jun 30, 2010 / Dana Frank

Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan?

Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan? Will the House Approve Another Year in Afghanistan?

If tomorrow's vote shows an increased Congressional opposition, the president and his national security team will face a future in which the Afghanistan war is supported primaril...

Jun 30, 2010 / Tom Hayden

An Unequal-Opportunity Recession

An Unequal-Opportunity Recession An Unequal-Opportunity Recession

The distribution of damage done by the Great Recession is not equal. African-Americans, men and low-skilled workers have been hardest hit.

Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Katherine S. Newman and David Pedulla

For African-Americans, A Virtual Depression—Why?

For African-Americans, A Virtual Depression—Why? For African-Americans, A Virtual Depression—Why?

Black and white Americans still don't live near each other. Does that account for persistent economic inequality?

Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Orlando Patterson

American Incomes: Soaring or Static American Incomes: Soaring or Static

Addressing wage stagnation should be the country's top priority.

Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Jeff Madrick

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