Why We Shouldn’t Save GM Why We Shouldn’t Save GM
The bailout should be used to expand unemployment compensation instead of propping up a single, failing corporation.
Nov 18, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Cashing Out Detroit Cashing Out Detroit
Saving jobs by giving automakers large amounts of cash is a very expensive form of trickle-down. What we need is a clear plan about how automakers will use the money.
Nov 10, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
GM-Chrysler: Too Dumb to Fail GM-Chrysler: Too Dumb to Fail
Doesn't anyone in Washington have the courage to pull the plug on an industry on life support?
Oct 29, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Establishment Disorder Establishment Disorder
Obama must decide between small-bore reforms and a far more ambitious agenda to remake the economy.
Oct 29, 2008 / Feature / William Greider
Working Together for a Green New Deal Working Together for a Green New Deal
Wise, compassionate forces from civil society must join green business to change our politics.
Left and Right Left and Right
If nationalizing banks is suddenly on the table, what else might be placed there?
Oct 16, 2008 / The Editors
Predatory Scapegoating Predatory Scapegoating
The real scandal of the year is that Eliot Spitzer, brought low by his own bad behavior, had predatory lenders in his sights.
Oct 16, 2008 / Column / Patricia J. Williams
Debtor Nation Debtor Nation
The Supreme Court has done little to protect a nation of debtors from predatory lending practices.
Oct 16, 2008 / Feature / Robert M. Lawless
Paulson’s Bailout Beast Paulson’s Bailout Beast
Henry Paulson's latest plan takes us further down to road to state capitalism, whose only principle is to protect the bankers who created the problem.
Oct 15, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Hoover, 2008: McCain’s Bogus Reform Hoover, 2008: McCain’s Bogus Reform
For years, John McCain backed legislation that decriminalized Wall Street's reckless conduct. No amount of New Deal posturing can hide that record.
Oct 15, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer