‘Jobs’ Missing From Washington Conversation ‘Jobs’ Missing From Washington Conversation
Economic anxiety is at an all-time high as both parties embrace austerity politics.
Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman
Shut Up. Raise the Debt Ceiling Shut Up. Raise the Debt Ceiling
Americans, particularly young Americans are tired of the debt ceiling noise. We just want to be and stay employed.
Jul 26, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation
In Debt Address, Obama Asks Americans to Raise the Roof In Debt Address, Obama Asks Americans to Raise the Roof
The most significant moment came when the President's asked Americans to get up, get involved, and ask Congress to lay off the insanity.
Jul 26, 2011 / Ari Melber
Is Washington Too Dysfunctional to Raise the Debt Ceiling? Is Washington Too Dysfunctional to Raise the Debt Ceiling?
Ari Melber joins former Senator Ben Bradley to discuss the debt ceiling crisis.
‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Threaten Global Economy, as IMF Warns of “Disastrous Consequences” ‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Threaten Global Economy, as IMF Warns of “Disastrous Consequences”
As global markets begin to stall because of GOP gamesmanship, the pointman on fiscal issues for Britain's conservative-led government warns that the extremists who are attacking th...
Jul 25, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Democrats Rebel Against Compromiser-in-Chief Democrats Rebel Against Compromiser-in-Chief
Republicans are refusing to deal realistically with a budget deficit their own party created—and Democrats from Krugman to Congress think President Obama is letting them get...
Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Melber
Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt? Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt?
While the US funds democratic reform projects in the post-Mubarak age, Egyptians are mistrustful of American meddling in their domestic affairs.
Jul 22, 2011 / Max Strasser
Unions, MoveOn Warn Obama Not to ‘Cave’ in Secret Negotiations With House GOP Unions, MoveOn Warn Obama Not to ‘Cave’ in Secret Negotiations With House GOP
Obama's deal could include deep cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, without addressing the need for new revenues. That's a bad deal—and progressives are speaking ...
Jul 21, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols
Sorry, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street Said No Sorry, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street Said No
Obama's gutless decision to abandon Warren comes after the president populated his administration with the very people who created the financial meltdown.
Jul 20, 2011 / Robert Scheer
‘Gang of Six’ Plan? ‘Not So Fast,’ Says Bernie Sanders ‘Gang of Six’ Plan? ‘Not So Fast,’ Says Bernie Sanders
The president and some Republicans like the bipartisan deficit reduction scheme, but Sanders calls it a threat to the safety net and economic fairness.
Jul 19, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols