Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible
The Federal Reserve can grow employment tremendously, without the need for any legislation.
Jul 27, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds
Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them
After a day of stumbles in London, Mitt finally gets on message, telling international bankers he’ll fight regulation. In return, they give him $2 million.
Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Cover Me Cover Me
Eric on some classic Jazz, Reed on a glimpse into the 1%.
Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman
This Week in Poverty: TANF, VAWA and Playing Politics with the Lives of Low-Income People This Week in Poverty: TANF, VAWA and Playing Politics with the Lives of Low-Income People
The latest chapter in the political games the GOP plays with the lives of poor people.
Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann
Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball Mitt Romney’s Bankster Ball
With the soon-to-be GOP nominee collecting checks from executives of banks tied to the Libor scandal, Americans have a right to ask which team Romney is on.
Jul 26, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Subterranean Blues: On ExxonMobil Subterranean Blues: On ExxonMobil
Moral indignation is no longer enough to combat the power of Big Oil.
Jul 24, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Kim Phillips-Fein
Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires
The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...
Jul 24, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Women for Paid Sick Days Women for Paid Sick Days
Urge New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn to pass paid sick day legislation. It’s common sense, smart and humane policy.
Jul 24, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Abandoned by the State: Second Israeli Man Sets Himself on Fire Because of Debts Abandoned by the State: Second Israeli Man Sets Himself on Fire Because of Debts
A second Israeli man lights himself on fire to escape overwhelming debt.
Jul 24, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny
The West in Flames The West in Flames
This is not a “perfect storm” but the new normal in the American west.
Jul 24, 2012 / William deBuys