For Many Americans, the Great Recession Never Ended. Is the Fed About to Make It Worse? For Many Americans, the Great Recession Never Ended. Is the Fed About to Make It Worse?
Why it’s a mistake for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year.
Jul 28, 2015 / Connie M. Razza
Jeb Bush Wants You to Work Longer Hours Jeb Bush Wants You to Work Longer Hours
His vision for the economy is out of step with reality: The US lacks good jobs, not productive workers.
Jul 10, 2015 / Michelle Chen
Someone Has to Sort Your Recycling and It’s a Disgusting and Dangerous Job Someone Has to Sort Your Recycling and It’s a Disgusting and Dangerous Job
When the green hype overpowers industrial safety, workers pay the price.
Jun 24, 2015 / Michelle Chen
15 Questions Hillary Clinton Should Answer Right Now 15 Questions Hillary Clinton Should Answer Right Now
As Clinton launches her second presidential bid, serious questions remain about her positions on key economic and foreign policy issues.
Apr 11, 2015 / Richard Kim and George Zornick
Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity? Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity?
If Germany doesn’t loosen up, the euro might not survive.
Mar 12, 2015 / Paul Hockenos
The Workers’ Think Tank The Workers’ Think Tank
With an eye on the United States and Greece, scholars at the Levy Economics Institute are developing plans to ensure full employment.
Feb 2, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky
We’ll Need an Economic Program to Make #BlackLivesMatter. Here Are Three Ideas. We’ll Need an Economic Program to Make #BlackLivesMatter. Here Are Three Ideas.
In a country that has always used race to justify inequality, ending police brutality is just the start.
Jan 7, 2015 / Feature / Jesse A. Myerson and Mychal Denzel Smith
How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class How Obama Could Become the Good Jobs President and Help 21 Million Americans Join the Middle Class
While Obama has begun to act on what the country needs, Republican obstruction refuses to pass bills and solve problems.
Jul 9, 2014 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Congress Chooses Austerity Over Job Creation and Economic Growth Congress Chooses Austerity Over Job Creation and Economic Growth
Republicans and Democrats in the House vote 332-94 for a bad budget plan.
Dec 13, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols