Monopoly Power Is on the Rise in the US. Here’s How to Fix That. Monopoly Power Is on the Rise in the US. Here’s How to Fix That.
As industries become more concentrated, the state needs to step in to protect access, innovation, and fairness.
May 20, 2016 / Mike Konczal
Trump’s Immigration Plan Would Have a Tiny Effect on Wages Trump’s Immigration Plan Would Have a Tiny Effect on Wages
The liberal agenda is huge in comparison.
Mar 24, 2016 / Mike Konczal
Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough Bernie’s Wall Street Plan Is Actually Not Enough
Here are three ways he can make his plan a real threat to the finance industry.
Jan 28, 2016 / Mike Konczal
Letters From the January 11-18, 2015, Issue Letters From the January 11-18, 2015, Issue
A war by any other name… debtors’ prism… Trump in poetry and prose… reimainging restoration (web only)…
Dec 23, 2015 / Our Readers, Mike Konczal, and Eilís O’Neill
The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How. The Federal Reserve Could Boost Employment and Investment. Here’s How.
Anyone on the left should support directly setting long-term interest rates.
Nov 25, 2015 / Mike Konczal
We Should Never Pay Down Our $17 Trillion Debt—Just Ask the IMF We Should Never Pay Down Our $17 Trillion Debt—Just Ask the IMF
Our money is better spent elsewhere, for a few simple reasons.
Oct 15, 2015 / Mike Konczal
How the Rich Can Keep Their Homes, Businesses, Artwork, and Wealth Tax-Free—Forever How the Rich Can Keep Their Homes, Businesses, Artwork, and Wealth Tax-Free—Forever
Dynasty trusts enable the wealthy to control their assets even beyond the grave.
Jul 30, 2015 / Mike Konczal
The Proof That Centrism is Dead The Proof That Centrism is Dead
Every story that centrists told about the recession turned out to be wrong.
May 20, 2015 / Mike Konczal
Free Trade Isn’t about Trade. It’s About Bureaucrats—and Guns. Free Trade Isn’t about Trade. It’s About Bureaucrats—and Guns.
Free trade agreements like the TPP have provisions that are designed less for trade, and more about replacing public bureaucrats with private, corporate ones.
Mar 24, 2015 / Mike Konczal
Why Are Liberals Resigned to Low Wages? Why Are Liberals Resigned to Low Wages?
Focusing on unsolvable problems excuses them from dealing with tough political problems.
Mar 4, 2015 / Mike Konczal