Sticking the Public With the Bill for the Bankers’ Crisis Sticking the Public With the Bill for the Bankers’ Crisis
Faced with the effects of a crisis created by the world's wealthiest, the heads of state gathered at the G20 decided to stick the poorest people in their countries with the bill.
Jun 28, 2010 / Naomi Klein
The Plutocracy Prevention Act The Plutocracy Prevention Act
One US billionaire has already passed away since the estate tax expired. Will Senate Democrats get it together to push for reform in reinstatement?
Jun 28, 2010 / Chuck Collins
What Price for Defense? What Price for Defense?
Obama's new National Security Strategy overextends US military commitments at a time when severe budget deficits require significant cuts in defense spending.
Jun 28, 2010 / William D. Hartung
A Star-Studded Panel Discusses Obama’s Management A Star-Studded Panel Discusses Obama’s Management
Obama needs to win the deficit vs. investment battle in order to stop joblessness from leaving deep scars in our country, Katrina vanden Heuvel tells Fareed Zakaria.
Jun 28, 2010 / Press Room
Saudi Feminist Wajeha Al-Huwaider: An Open Letter to President Obama Saudi Feminist Wajeha Al-Huwaider: An Open Letter to President Obama
Some pointers for the president's meeting with King Abdullah.
Jun 28, 2010 / Katha Pollitt
Power Without Petroleum Power Without Petroleum
A video exposes which elected officials are advocating for more drilling and also receiving millions in Big Oil contributions.
Jun 28, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
A Star-Studded Panel Discusses Obama’s Leadership A Star-Studded Panel Discusses Obama’s Leadership
Obama needs to win the deficit vs. investment battle in order to stop joblessness from leaving deep scars in our country, Katrina vanden Heuvel tells Fareed Zakaria.
Jun 28, 2010 / CNN
Why I Root for Argentina Why I Root for Argentina
No sporting event on earth is more tangled up in politics than the World Cup—so we ought to support a team that epitomizes “the beautiful game” in addition to sta...
Jun 28, 2010 / Dave Zirin
Robert Byrd’s American Journey Robert Byrd’s American Journey
The senior senator from West Virginia finished his life as a true champion of the Constitution and the principle that all Americans are created equal.
Jun 28, 2010 / John Nichols
Blackwater’s New Sugar Daddy: The Obama Administration Blackwater’s New Sugar Daddy: The Obama Administration
The CIA says it can't live without Blackwater. The State Department too. Could any of this be related to the big money Blackwater spends on Democratic lobbyists?
Jun 28, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill