Donald Cohen

Donald Cohen is the founder and executive director of the research and policy center In the Public Interest and coauthor (with Allen Mikaelian) of The Privatization of Everything and (with Nick Hanauer and Joan Walsh) of Corporate Bullsh*t (both from The New Press). He lives in Los Angeles.

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Corporate Bullsh*t, and How to Fight It Corporate Bullsh*t, and How to Fight It

Here’s your handbook to stop corporate lies in their tracks and change the country.

Oct 31, 2023 / Joan Walsh, Nick Hanauer, and Donald Cohen

Jamie Dimon testifies before Senate

It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year It Takes Jamie Dimon 3 Hours to Earn What Some of His Employees Do All Year

So much for the JPMorgan Chase CEO’s being a working-class hero.

Jul 15, 2016 / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen

Shut Down the Merchants of Death

Shut Down the Merchants of Death Shut Down the Merchants of Death

It’s time to end the sale of military-style assault weapons to civilians.

Feb 7, 2013 / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen

Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System

Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System Obama Won. Now It’s Time to Change the System

In the next four years—and beyond—progressives must create the political space for the president to represent the majority of Americans.

Nov 14, 2012 / Feature / Peter Dreier and Donald Cohen

Preparing for the Inevitable Preparing for the Inevitable

The San Diego wildfires should prompt political candidates to address the fact that communities across America are ill-equipped to deal with natural and unnatural disasters.

Nov 3, 2007 / Editorial / Donald Cohen

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