How to Survive the Crisis (Organize!) How to Survive the Crisis (Organize!)
At the US Social Forum, activists discuss how to meet basic needs—and take on the system.
Jul 15, 2010 / Feature / Ben Ehrenreich
The Trouble With Amazon The Trouble With Amazon
It's big, cheap and convenient. But does the online bookseller really serve readers' interests?
Jul 15, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Colin Robinson
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
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
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?
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
A Great Time to Be Alive? A Great Time to Be Alive?
The twenty-first century has seen vast improvements in quality of life around the globe. But here at home, progress lags.
Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Matt Yglesias
Holding the Center Holding the Center
To build on the gains of Obama's presidency, progressive activists must focus on recruitment.
Jun 30, 2010 / Feature / Jean Hardisty and Deepak Bhargava