Economics

Whacking the Old Folks Whacking the Old Folks

Will Social Security become President Obama's sacrificial lamb?

May 20, 2010 / William Greider

Confronting the Euro-Crisis

Confronting the Euro-Crisis Confronting the Euro-Crisis

The bailout may stanch the bleeding for now, but if the EU does not strengthen economic governance and growth and work toward further political integration, new crises will erupt.

May 14, 2010 / Jordan Stancil

The Breakdown: What Are Derivatives? The Breakdown: What Are Derivatives?

The Senate recently defeated an attempt to weaken crucial regulations on derivatives. Why and how should derivatives be regulated?

May 14, 2010 / Chris Hayes

“Deathstar” Amendment Would Gut Consumer Protection “Deathstar” Amendment Would Gut Consumer Protection

Consumer groups won a vital ally—the Obama administration—in their fight to protect the ability of states to regulate and prosecute bad banks. But corporate Democrats i...

May 14, 2010 / John Nichols

What Ever Happened to Welfare Mothers?

What Ever Happened to Welfare Mothers? What Ever Happened to Welfare Mothers?

If the boom years failed to lift poor mothers into the middle class, how are they faring now that the middle class is becoming the new poor?

May 13, 2010 / Column / Katha Pollitt

ROC vs. the NRA ROC vs. the NRA

Hit hard by the recession, America's restaurant workers are fighting for a fair deal.

May 12, 2010 / Feature / Spencer Woodman

Congressman’s Primary Loss Highlights Anti-Incumbent Mood

Congressman’s Primary Loss Highlights Anti-Incumbent Mood Congressman’s Primary Loss Highlights Anti-Incumbent Mood

A West Virginia Congressman's primary defeat sends an ominous message to all incumbents. But Democrats should be especially conscious of the threat posed by an anti-Washington mood...

May 12, 2010 / John Nichols

Service Cuts Come From Low Taxes Service Cuts Come From Low Taxes

 How could there be trillions of dollars in government aid for banks and insurance companies and so little left over for schools, health and transit?

May 12, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Economic Recovery Starts With Good Jobs Economic Recovery Starts With Good Jobs

Creating jobs that pay poverty-like wages might feel like a quick fix, but if it doesn’t get working families back on their feet, it won’t do much for our economy.

May 11, 2010 / Mike Fishman and Paul Sonn

Chase’s Foreclosure Disgrace

Chase’s Foreclosure Disgrace Chase’s Foreclosure Disgrace

Three working homeowners in Queens faced foreclosure—and JP Morgan Chase refused to modify their mortgages. Now they've brought a lawsuit, and the bank is suddenly respo...

May 11, 2010 / Greg Kaufmann

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