Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks Why Democrats Need to Stand With Working Americans vs. Big Banks
Democrats should stop supporting a bill that would loosen the reins on Wall Street.
Jan 23, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The CEO of Wells Fargo Might Be in Big, Big Trouble The CEO of Wells Fargo Might Be in Big, Big Trouble
A group of plaintiffs in Utah, with the help of some US senators, have put the executive in a jam.
Jan 3, 2018 / David Dayen
The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System The CFPB Case Is a First Look at Trump’s Legal System
A Trump-appointed judge will hear a challenge to Trump’s legally dubious move.
Nov 28, 2017 / George Zornick
The Trump Administration Had 1 Real Wall Street Cop—and He Just Quit The Trump Administration Had 1 Real Wall Street Cop—and He Just Quit
Richard Cordray’s departure is a loss for consumers, but may be Ohio’s gain.
Nov 15, 2017 / David Dayen
Wall Street Has Some Advice for the Democratic Party Wall Street Has Some Advice for the Democratic Party
And Democrats need to ignore it.
Oct 23, 2017 / Editorial / Robert L. Borosage
The Republican Plan to Rob America The Republican Plan to Rob America
Massive tax cuts will starve public investment for years to come.
Oct 6, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
When Abbie Hoffman Threw Money at the New York Stock Exchange When Abbie Hoffman Threw Money at the New York Stock Exchange
To denounce the Vietnam War and bring about the “death of money,” the protest took a playful turn.
Aug 24, 2017 / Jon Wiener
The Latest Predatory Banking Practice You Haven’t Heard About: Auto Loans The Latest Predatory Banking Practice You Haven’t Heard About: Auto Loans
The subprime auto-loan industry is now worth about $26 billion.
Aug 18, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Tell Senator Orrin Hatch What ‘Experts and Stakeholders’ Really Think of His Tax Plan Tell Senator Orrin Hatch What ‘Experts and Stakeholders’ Really Think of His Tax Plan
The chairman of the Senate Finance Committee has asked for input on our tax system.
Jul 14, 2017 / no-paywall / Rosy Alvarez
Betsy DeVos Moves to Help For-Profit Schools Defraud Students Betsy DeVos Moves to Help For-Profit Schools Defraud Students
The Education Department just froze two key protections for students.
Jun 15, 2017 / StudentNation / David Dayen