Economics

The Communist Manifesto Turns 160 The Communist Manifesto Turns 160

As Karl Marx's opus marks a big birthday, capitalism seems willing to mark the occasion by dropping dead.

Oct 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Ehrenreich

Main Street Marches on Wall Street Main Street Marches on Wall Street

As economic turmoil continues over the proposed bailout plan, activists put pressure on Congress.

Sep 30, 2008 / Feature / Lucas Mann

John McCain: The Fundamental Deregulator John McCain: The Fundamental Deregulator

John McCain may have recently discovered his inner populist, but he has been pushing for deregulation all year.

Sep 23, 2008 / Video / Huffington Post

Naomi Klein Discusses Wall St Crisis and ‘Disaster Capitalism’ Naomi Klein Discusses Wall St Crisis and ‘Disaster Capitalism’

The Nation's Naomi Klein discusses how Christmas came early for Wall Street this year--and we're paying the bill.

Sep 22, 2008 / Video / Real Time with Bill Maher

The McCain-Keating Connection The McCain-Keating Connection

The current banking crisis and McCain's political history should be creating a serious case of déjà vu.

Sep 19, 2008 / Video / Progressive Accountability

A Conservative Confidence Game A Conservative Confidence Game

The Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac crisis strips the clothes off the Emperor of Markets.

Sep 9, 2008 / Editorial / Deborah Stone

State Capitalism Comes to America State Capitalism Comes to America

A historic line has been crossed. With no debate or commitment to policy or principle, an enormous segment of the American economy has been turned over to the government.

Sep 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Immigration Reform and Economic Justice Immigration Reform and Economic Justice

Nation writers Bob Moser and Roberto Lovato discuss how Democrats can best pursue economic reform and a better immigration policy.

Aug 27, 2008 / Audio / Center For Emerging Media

The Bear Stearns Conspiracy The Bear Stearns Conspiracy

Americans know all the details of the John Edwards affair. But they remain in the dark about a scandal that affects the livelihoods of millions. Who orchestrated the fall of Bear S...

Aug 14, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

For a New Economics For a New Economics

The tepid platform Democrats will adopt in Denver isn't a new social contract, but it does go places Republicans never will. Let's hope Obama does better.

Aug 14, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors

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