Economics

Calling All Keynesians Calling All Keynesians

At a time when the economy needs vast and purposeful help from the federal government, America faces a peculiar handicap: Neither political party really believes in liberal econom...

Sep 27, 2001 / William Greider and Robert L. Borosage

The Dishonest Debate The Dishonest Debate

The facts about Bush's tax cuts are being kept from the public.

Sep 6, 2001 / Robert L. Borosage

W, Ever Hear of FDR? Fix Some Potholes, Help Some Schoolkids W, Ever Hear of FDR? Fix Some Potholes, Help Some Schoolkids

Finally, President Bush is "deeply worried" about the economy. Yep, in remarks last week, he even went so far as to observe that "the recovery is very slow in coming."

Sep 4, 2001 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Cosatu Strike The Cosatu Strike

Nothing in modern times has symbolized the scourge of racism--and the potential for overcoming it--more than South Africa's recent history.

Aug 30, 2001 / Feature / Mark Gevisser

The American Nightmare The American Nightmare

It should surprise no one that the European revolutionaries are not inspired by the American dream.

Aug 23, 2001 / Feature / Daniel Singer

Pat’s Social Security Trap Pat’s Social Security Trap

Daniel Patrick Moynihan is a disappointment to those who counted on him to uphold the banner of ethical social change.

Aug 9, 2001 / William Greider

Bio-Piracy in Chiapas Bio-Piracy in Chiapas

Mexico's Zapatista community is protesting the commercial exploitation of the country's ecological riches.

Aug 9, 2001 / Bill Weinberg

The Man From Alcoa The Man From Alcoa

Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill is turning out to be a dangerous crank.

Jun 28, 2001 / Feature / William Greider

Social Security Heist Social Security Heist

With the Bush Administration, the corruption isn't hidden in the Lincoln Bedroom. It's paraded in your face. On June 18 Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill lunched with executives of ...

Jun 21, 2001 / The Editors

Bush’s Tax Savings: Unreal! Bush’s Tax Savings: Unreal!

A Nation analysis finds that benefits to Bush, Cheney and the Cabinet could top million.

Jun 7, 2001 / Feature / Michael Scherer

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