ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
As corporations quit, shadowy group disbands task force that developed voter suppression and “shoot first” laws. But ALEC still pushes "model" bills that atta...
Apr 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps How to Close the Gender Wage Gap in Just Seven Easy* Steps
Want to end pay discrimination? All it takes is raising the minimum wage, increasing unionization and passing family leave policies!
Apr 17, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert
How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO) How Did Mitt Romney Get So Obscenely Rich? (VIDEO)
Explaining the “magic" of private equity in eight simple steps.
Apr 11, 2012 / Video / Robert B. Reich
Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs? Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs?
Or will it encourage fraud?
Apr 2, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes
Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself
Several years ago, the editor of Business Ethics magazine published a blueprint for a new, more humane economy. There has never been a better time to put her visionary plan into ac...
Apr 2, 2012 / Ken Miller
A New Energy Third World in North America? A New Energy Third World in North America?
How the big energy companies plan to turn the United States into a third world petro-state.
Apr 2, 2012 / Michael T. Klare
The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do
We must recognize how much we’ve accomplished while keeping our sights on everything that still needs to be addressed.
Mar 26, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert
Why Oversight Is Good for Business Why Oversight Is Good for Business
History shows that regulation of industries--from meat to pharmaceuticals--has not only protected us, but has provided economic benefits. So why is it demonized?
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner
The Man Blocking America’s Recovery The Man Blocking America’s Recovery
With millions still on the verge of losing their homes, why is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency standing in the way of solutions for the housing crisis?
Mar 21, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
At Last, Some Decency on Wall Street At Last, Some Decency on Wall Street
By the time you read this, the PR hacks of Goldman Sachs will be trying to destroy the reputation of whistle-blower Greg Smith.
Mar 15, 2012 / Robert Scheer