Screw Wall Street Screw Wall Street
Sorry, but I have no sympathy for the sudden poverty of investment bankers who've gamed and likely destroyed our financial system in the relentless pursuit of wealth.
Sep 18, 2008 / Editorial / Jason Flores-Williams
AIG Bailout Sparks Taxpayer Anger AIG Bailout Sparks Taxpayer Anger
As bigwigs get bailouts, taxpayers ponder layoffs, ruined retirements and wiped out college funds. Yet neither McCain or Obama have tapped into that anger.
Sep 17, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
AIG’s Rotten Investments Could Bring the House Down AIG’s Rotten Investments Could Bring the House Down
The house of global finance is on fire--and the lightning bailout of AIG raises serious question about government's capacity to extinguish the flames.
Sep 17, 2008 / Editorial / William Greider
Heck of a Job, Bernanke Heck of a Job, Bernanke
Taking over Fannie, Freddie, banks and brokerages is one thing; knowing what to do with them is something else.
Sep 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Backward Bailout Backward Bailout
Instead of bailing out the money guys who created the housing crisis, Washington should concentrate on healing the victims.
Sep 10, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors
State Capitalism Comes to America State Capitalism Comes to America
A historic line has been crossed. With no debate or commitment to policy or principle, an enormous segment of the American economy has been turned over to the government.
Sep 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
The Bear Stearns Conspiracy The Bear Stearns Conspiracy
Americans know all the details of the John Edwards affair. But they remain in the dark about a scandal that affects the livelihoods of millions. Who orchestrated the fall of Bear S...
Aug 14, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers
This is a time to condemn the banking industry, not embrace it. So what do McCain and Obama think they're doing?
Jul 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green
Don't just bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: require them to start building environmentally responsible homes.
Jul 24, 2008 / Editorial / James S. Henry and Brent Blackwelder
Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers
For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?
Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry