Economics

Our Jobless Recovery Our Jobless Recovery

The solution to the jobs crisis depends on manufacturing and trade policy reform.

Jun 24, 2009 / Feature / Leo Hindery Jr. and Leo W. Gerard

Foreclosure Fiasco Foreclosure Fiasco

The Bush-Obama strategy of throwing trillions at the banks to solve the mortgage crisis is a huge bust. Will the president be able to extricate us from this mess?

Jun 24, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

Obama’s Quiet Fight Against Poverty Obama’s Quiet Fight Against Poverty

Activist Deepak Bhargava discusses the Obama administration's 'stealthy' support for impoverished Americans.

Jun 11, 2009 / The Nation Video

Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy

Find a "good bank," make responsible investments, save locally and more...

Jun 10, 2009 / The Nation

Is Disaster Capitalism Here to Stay? Is Disaster Capitalism Here to Stay?

The Nation's Naomi Klein and William Greider discuss the long term implications of the financial crisis and economic bailout.

May 12, 2009 / Charlie Rose

Stressing Over the Bank Stress Tests Stressing Over the Bank Stress Tests

Nation columnist Naomi Klein provides context to the bank bailouts, which she calls the 'greatest heist in monetary history.'

May 7, 2009 / The Rachel Maddow Show

The Future of the American Dream The Future of the American Dream

The good times, as we have known them, are not coming back. Americans need a new vision that helps them deal with new economic realities.

May 6, 2009 / Feature / William Greider

How Will the Budget Affect Students in Your State? How Will the Budget Affect Students in Your State?

Campus Progress' interactive map highlights how students would benefit from Obama's planned expansion of the Pell Grant program.

Apr 29, 2009 / StudentNation / The Nation

Stokely Carmichael

SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters SNCC: The Battle-Scarred Youngsters

A report from the front lines of the civil rights battle in Greenwood, Mississippi—a very dangerous place to be.

Apr 23, 2009 / Feature / Howard Zinn

Thievery Under TARP Thievery Under TARP

We're being robbed. A scathing report by the Treasury Department's inspector general says the TARP program is mismanaged and rife with potential fraud.

Apr 22, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

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