Economic Policy

What Would Michael Harrington Say?

What Would Michael Harrington Say? What Would Michael Harrington Say?

Fifty years after the publication of The Other America, imagining that the author would find cause for hope—and dismay—in today's political culture.

Apr 25, 2012 / Feature / Maurice Isserman

The Future of Vocational Education The Future of Vocational Education

Would the European high school apprenticeship model work in the United States?

Apr 19, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served

Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served

It took pressure from progressives to get a partly decent mortgage fraud settlement. They can’t take their eyes off the prize now.

Apr 18, 2012 / George Zornick

The Federal Reserve Turns Left

The Federal Reserve Turns Left The Federal Reserve Turns Left

It’s now the only governing institution that understands the depths of the economic crisis.

Apr 11, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street

Members of the US House will, in a series of votes Thursday, have an opportunity to offer their views not just on the Obama budget and Paul Ryan's budget, but also on the Congres...

Mar 28, 2012 / John Nichols

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 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government Trayvon Martin’s Killing and Our Deep Distrust of Government

Our police force is the only entity that can ensure protection and justice. We must reform it, not opt out of it.

Mar 20, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Women Left Out of Manufacturing Rebound Women Left Out of Manufacturing Rebound

As in the rest of the recovery, women are losing ground while men gain some back.

Mar 19, 2012 / Bryce Covert

Big Changes in the Impact of Childcare on Working Women Big Changes in the Impact of Childcare on Working Women

Many women are staying in their jobs when children are first born but cutting back later on.

Mar 19, 2012 / Bryce Covert

The Artificial Line Between Social and Economic Issues: Exhibit A, Andrew Cuomo The Artificial Line Between Social and Economic Issues: Exhibit A, Andrew Cuomo

Progressives can’t afford to focus on one side over the other.

Mar 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert

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