Economic Policy

A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery

A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery

The 1 percent has captured the majority of gains since the Great Recession in most states.

Jan 26, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America

This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America

America’s giant wealth disparity is driven by a history of racist redlining.

Jan 13, 2015 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big

Taxing financial transactions can provide real resources to address income inequality.

Jan 12, 2015 / John Nichols

Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power?

Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power? Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power?

And if so, does the left party inherit a poisoned chalice? Or can it make a fresh start?

Dec 31, 2014 / Maria Margaronis

This Is the Next Big Fight Between Progressives and the Wall Street Dems

This Is the Next Big Fight Between Progressives and the Wall Street Dems This Is the Next Big Fight Between Progressives and the Wall Street Dems

Progressive senators are objecting to Obama’s latest Wall Street nominee.

Nov 24, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Never Mind ISIS, It’s ISDS That’s the Real Threat

Never Mind ISIS, It’s ISDS That’s the Real Threat Never Mind ISIS, It’s ISDS That’s the Real Threat

The Trans-Pacific Partnership might give corporations the ability to sue countries for “expected future profits.”

Nov 11, 2014 / Greg Grandin

What Are Republican Donors Thinking?

What Are Republican Donors Thinking? What Are Republican Donors Thinking?

Under Obama, the richer are richer than ever, but Wall Street isn’t repaying the favor.

Oct 29, 2014 / Column / Eric Alterman

One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014

One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014 One Thing Hillary Clinton Understands About Politics in 2014

Hillary Clinton may not be a populist, but she is a savvy politician.

Oct 17, 2014 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan’s Welfare Reform Ideas Are Even Worse Than You Think

Paul Ryan’s Welfare Reform Ideas Are Even Worse Than You Think Paul Ryan’s Welfare Reform Ideas Are Even Worse Than You Think

Ryan is asking the poor to be more flexible in being oppressed.

Aug 15, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Wringing Detroit Dry

Wringing Detroit Dry Wringing Detroit Dry

Detroit residents are fighting austerity for all of us.

Jul 30, 2014 / John Nichols

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