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May 19, 2023
The Next Debt Ceiling Showdown
Even after two Obama-era clashes over spending limits, Democrats are still looking for a “grand bargain.”
Chris Lehmann
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March 21, 2023
Elizabeth Warren Is Right: Jerome Powell Should Be Held to Account
With the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, the senator demands an independent investigation of the Fed, and says Powell should not continue as its chair.
John Nichols
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February 20, 2023
The Tradeoffs in the Fight Against Inflation
Living with inflation of a little over 2 percent for a short period would be worth it to keep the gains in the economy.
Mike Konczal
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January 19, 2023
The Debt Ceiling Explained. Once More, With Feeling…
What The New York Times doesn’t know might hit you in the wallet.
James K. Galbraith
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November 7, 2022
How Democrats Should Have Talked About the Economy
To campaign on his pro-worker policy achievements, Biden would’ve needed to make a political enemy of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Chris Lehmann
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October 31, 2022
The Fed’s Ruinous Course
It’s kneecapping workers to prove its credibility with Wall Street.
Robert L. Borosage
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October 11, 2022
The Human Costs of the Fed’s War on Inflation
If there is no painless way to combat inflation, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggests, then we should at least be honest about who will endure the pain.
Jared Clemons
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September 15, 2022
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December 9, 2021
What Should the Democrats Do About Rising Inflation?
Doug Henwood argues that without raising taxes, many leftist policies will come with risks, while Lauren Melodia writes that the GOP is exaggerating inflation concerns.
Doug Henwood and Lauren Melodia
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September 15, 2021
Progressive Democrats Set Out to Defund the Fossil Fuel Industry
A new bill seeks to protect both the climate and the economy.
Aída Chávez