Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down Turning the European Debt Myth Upside Down
The debt crisis has little to do with poor budgeting and everything to do with crony capitalism.
Mar 4, 2015 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Conn Hallinan and Foreign Policy In Focus
What’s the Difference Between Sheldon Silver and Jamie Dimon? What’s the Difference Between Sheldon Silver and Jamie Dimon?
Federal prosecutors want to put one in prison for taking kickbacks for doing political favors. The other has been richly rewarded for defrauding investors and saving fellow bankers...
Jan 27, 2015 / Blog / William Greider
Jamie Dimon’s $13 Billion Secret Jamie Dimon’s $13 Billion Secret
The inside story of JPMorgan Chase’s landmark mortgage settlement
Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / William D. Cohan
Why Is the Justice Department Falling Short With Mortgage Settlements? Why Is the Justice Department Falling Short With Mortgage Settlements?
Financial penalties are good. Personal accountability would be better.
Aug 13, 2014 / Feature / The Editors
This Week, Look At Real Sharks: Payday Lenders This Week, Look At Real Sharks: Payday Lenders
Activists want to draw attention to some of the most predatory financial companies.
Aug 12, 2014 / Blog / George Zornick
Jed Rakoff and the Lonely Fight for Wall Street Justice Jed Rakoff and the Lonely Fight for Wall Street Justice
The federal judge is waging a one-man war on bank-friendly SEC settlements.
Jun 18, 2014 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Elizabeth Warren Explains Why She Ran for Office Elizabeth Warren Explains Why She Ran for Office
And vows to fight for people who got screwed by Wall Street.
May 6, 2014 / Feature / Elizabeth Warren
Why We Need a Bank at the Post Office Why We Need a Bank at the Post Office
Senator Elizabeth Warren points out that reviving this old institution would provide basic services to millions of underserved Americans.
Feb 12, 2014 / Editorial / John Nichols
Goldman Sachs Vet to Oversee Housing, Development Under de Blasio Goldman Sachs Vet to Oversee Housing, Development Under de Blasio
The mayor-elect also named an aide as his chief of staff.
Dec 23, 2013 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy
JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough? JPMorgan Agrees to Historic Settlement—Is It Enough?
The settlement with one of the nation’s biggest banks is historic—what should be next?
Nov 20, 2013 / Blog / George Zornick