Are Banks Struggling, or Scamming? Are Banks Struggling, or Scamming?
After all the help that's been given to banks or extorted from the public, we have the feeling financial institutions are not doing much with the money.
Apr 24, 2009 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Judgment Day for Tax Cheats Judgment Day for Tax Cheats
GOP "tea-baggers" take note: The Justice Department is closing in on offshore tax cheats. And former Sen. Phil Gramm, their chief enabler, could be caught in the net.
Apr 15, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Credit Card Industry Defeated for Now Credit Card Industry Defeated for Now
The United States Congress and Senate pass strong consumer protections against credit card companies--for now.
Apr 10, 2009 / Video / American News Project
Pulp Nonfiction Pulp Nonfiction
A tax loophole could let the ten largest paper companies rake in a whopping $8 billion. Where's the outrage?
Apr 2, 2009 / Editorial / Chris Hayes
Colbert Rips Glenn Beck: Career Built on 9/11 Colbert Rips Glenn Beck: Career Built on 9/11
Stephen Colbert counters Glenn Beck's absurd 9/12 project with his own plan to reclaim America from 'them'.
Apr 1, 2009 / Video / The Colbert Report
O’Reilly’s Harassment Machine Exposed O’Reilly’s Harassment Machine Exposed
In light of an ambush by Bill O'Reilly producers, progressive blogger Amanda Terkel responded in an incredible manner--with reason.
Perp Walks, Not Bonuses Perp Walks, Not Bonuses
Don't reward the rogue financiers at AIG and Goldman Sachs who enriched themselves while impoverishing millions. Investigate them.
Mar 18, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer
Fixing the Fed Fixing the Fed
To restore the nation's broken financial system, Washington must reform the Federal Reserve.
Mar 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider
UBS: Washington’s Old Friend Is Now a Foe UBS: Washington’s Old Friend Is Now a Foe
After years of hiding US money in their Swiss offices, UBS faces a Senate committee made up of legislators under their payroll.
Mar 10, 2009 / Video / American News Project
A Bank Bailout That Works A Bank Bailout That Works
Banks have polluted the economy; it's a matter of equity and efficiency that they clean it up.
Mar 5, 2009 / Feature / Joseph E. Stiglitz