Economic Policy

Chris Hayes: Are Republicans Deliberately Tanking the Economy? Chris Hayes: Are Republicans Deliberately Tanking the Economy?

The GOP has disowned some of their favorite ideas—pay as you go budgets, cap and trade, raising the debt ceiling—once President Obama has endorsed them.

Jun 28, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Debtocracy: The Story of Greece’s Financial Ruin Debtocracy: The Story of Greece’s Financial Ruin

Debtocracy strikes an ironic chord of dissonance between Greece's glorious past and perilous present.

Jun 28, 2011 / The Nation Video

Bill Clinton’s Legacy of Denial Bill Clinton’s Legacy of Denial

Does Bill Clinton still not grasp that the current economic crisis is in large measure his legacy?

Jun 22, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Instead of Dancing With the Austerity Devil, Keith Ellison Wants Democrats to Campaign for Jobs Instead of Dancing With the Austerity Devil, Keith Ellison Wants Democrats to Campaign for Jobs

While his colleague Michele Bachmann mounts a vanity campaign for president, Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison is mounting a serious campaign for American jobs.

Jun 18, 2011 / John Nichols

Fighting Foreclosure in Boston

Fighting Foreclosure in Boston Fighting Foreclosure in Boston

An unlikely grassroots coalition is keeping residents in their homes, one property at a time.

Jun 15, 2011 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky

Seven Republican Dwarfs Seven Republican Dwarfs

Not one of the candidates for the GOP presidential nomination who debated Monday night rose to a point of seriousness in addressing the nation’s grievous problems. 

Jun 15, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Slide Show: 16 Bold Ideas for a New Economy

Slide Show: 16 Bold Ideas for a New Economy Slide Show: 16 Bold Ideas for a New Economy

  Imagine you have the ability to reinvent American capitalism: Where would you start? What would you change to make it less destructive and domineering, more focused on what…

Jun 9, 2011 / Photo Essay / The Nation

Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism

Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism Nation Conversations: Mark Sorkin and William Greider on Reimagining Capitalism

The political and economic system is broken. It's time we step back and rethink how we can make capitalism work for us.

Jun 9, 2011 / The Nation

Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy

Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy

True economic recovery will require creative solutions to deeply rooted problems. Our first great task is to change the way we talk about what's possible.

Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / William Greider

To Guarantee Corporate Responsibility, Open the Boardroom Door To Guarantee Corporate Responsibility, Open the Boardroom Door

The best way to ensure corporate accountability is to save a seat on every board for an independent watchdog.

Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / William Lerach

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