Bernie Sanders Readies a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Presidential Bid Bernie Sanders Readies a ‘Which Side Are You On?’ Presidential Bid
“America does not belong to the billionaire class,” he says, “it belongs to all of us.”
Apr 29, 2015 / John Nichols
Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor Democrats Prepare for Battle as Fast Track Nears the Senate Floor
Two leading Senate Democrats blasted the Obama administration for arm-twisting on TPP.
Apr 23, 2015 / George Zornick
Now Congress Is Fast-Tracking the TPP Fast Track Now Congress Is Fast-Tracking the TPP Fast Track
Members of the Senate Finance Committee found themselves in a fast-track hearing without knowing it.
Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick
If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda If Elizabeth Warren Were Running for President, This Would Be Her Agenda
She just provided a blueprint for how Democrats should attack continued financial reform.
Apr 16, 2015 / George Zornick
Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track Breaking: Leading House Democrat Will Oppose TPP Fast Track
As trade legislation finally proceeds to a vote, a top Democrat announced he cannot support fast-track authority.
Apr 14, 2015 / George Zornick
A Higher Minimum Wage Could Pump $5.9 Billion Into LA’s Economy A Higher Minimum Wage Could Pump $5.9 Billion Into LA’s Economy
Los Angeles City Council members are considering the benefits of raising the wage to $15.25 per hour.
Apr 1, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The TPP Is a Rigged Agreement The TPP Is a Rigged Agreement
The Trans-Pacific Partnership will help multinationals, not workers.
Mar 31, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options What’s Next for Greece? Debating Syriza’s Options
A reading list on the future of austerity in Greece, Europe and beyond.
Mar 24, 2015 / Joanne Landy and Thomas Harrison
Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity? Letter From Berlin: Why Are the Germans So Hell-Bent on Austerity?
If Germany doesn’t loosen up, the euro might not survive.
Mar 12, 2015 / Paul Hockenos
But Is Hillary Ready for Us? But Is Hillary Ready for Us?
Hillary now claims she’ll implement progressive economic policies—but Bill said the same in 1992.
Mar 10, 2015 / William Greider