Economics

John Fullerton: Can Financial Reform Fight Climate Change?

John Fullerton: Can Financial Reform Fight Climate Change? John Fullerton: Can Financial Reform Fight Climate Change?

A former managing director at JP Morgan wants to see a complete re-imagining of the world of investments.

Jul 8, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

June Jobs Report: The Slump Is Real

June Jobs Report: The Slump Is Real June Jobs Report: The Slump Is Real

The economy has settled into a slow growth pattern after some strong gains earlier this year, and a true recovery remains elusive. 

Jul 6, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

This Week in Poverty: The Soul Sisters

This Week in Poverty: The Soul Sisters This Week in Poverty: The Soul Sisters

Sister Simone Campbell talks about the Nuns on the Bus and their work to address poverty in America.

Jul 6, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation

Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation

The workers at Republic Windows and Doors have formed a co-op, New Era Windows, and made a bid to buy the plant. The factory’s current owners seem intent on selling off its p...

Jul 5, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Independence for Indy Publisher Chelsea Green Independence for Indy Publisher Chelsea Green

Chelsea Green employees celebrated July 4th this year, not only independent but as brand-new employee-owners of their company.

Jul 4, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid This Week in Poverty: 89,000 Children in Pennsylvania Lose Medicaid

In Pennsylvania, 89,000 children have been dropped from Medicaid, including many with life-threatening illnesses who were mistakenly deemed ineligible.

Jun 29, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

NAFTA on Steroids

NAFTA on Steroids NAFTA on Steroids

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would grant enormous new powers to corporations, is a massive assault on democracy.

Jun 27, 2012 / Editorial / Lori Wallach

Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age

Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age Mitt Romney and the New Gilded Age

Bain Capital is part of a system that enriches Wall Street while impoverishing millions.

Jun 27, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich

Meet Rob Portman, Bush Republican Meet Rob Portman, Bush Republican

He once lobbied for dictators and served as trade czar for George W. Bush. What is he doing on Romney's short list for running mate?

Jun 25, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

The Robin Hood Tax: A Powerful Antidote to Austerity The Robin Hood Tax: A Powerful Antidote to Austerity

A global tax on Wall Street speculation is a good idea whose time has come.

Jun 25, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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