Economy

Europe Rejects Austerity Europe Rejects Austerity

The financial crunch has broken the illusion of stability, exposing a deeper crisis of representation.

May 9, 2012 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis

Can the Euro Avert Collapse?

Can the Euro Avert Collapse? Can the Euro Avert Collapse?

As politicians dither, the threat of default spreads from Greece to Spain and Italy.

May 9, 2012 / Editorial / Andy Robinson

Don’t Buy the Spin: How Cutting the Pentagon’s Budget Could Boost the Economy

Don’t Buy the Spin: How Cutting the Pentagon’s Budget Could Boost the Economy Don’t Buy the Spin: How Cutting the Pentagon’s Budget Could Boost the Economy

Spending the same money on education, or clean energy, would bring many more jobs—among other benefits.

May 9, 2012 / Feature / Robert Pollin and Heidi Garrett-Peltier

Showdown in Charlotte: Bank of America and Occupy

Showdown in Charlotte: Bank of America and Occupy Showdown in Charlotte: Bank of America and Occupy

The financial giant’s shareholder meeting will draw protesters on the outside—and disgruntled investors on the inside.

May 9, 2012 / Richard (R.J.) Eskow

Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson Questions for Idaho Economist Mike Ferguson

The state’s top number-cruncher discusses taxes, education and the consequences of drowning government in the bathtub.

May 9, 2012 / Sasha Abramsky

Thousands Turn Out to Protest Bank of America Shareholders’ Meeting Thousands Turn Out to Protest Bank of America Shareholders’ Meeting

Thousands of protesters have converged upon Charlotte, North Carolina today to protest Bank of America’s annual shareholders’ meeting.

May 9, 2012 / Blog / Allison Kilkenny

Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set Wisconsin Democrats Easily Outpoll Scott Walker as Recall Race Is Set

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett wins an overwhelming primary victory, as combined Democratic total vote in historic recall election outshines vote for embattled GOP governor.

May 9, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

The Price of the Baby Bump The Price of the Baby Bump

The real problem with the Hollywood obsession with the celebrity baby bump is not what it shows but rather what it hides.

May 9, 2012 / Blog / Salamishah Tillet

Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election? Why Didn’t Wisconsin’s Teaching Assistants’ Association Endorse Any Candidate in Today’s Election?

This Tuesday, as Wisconsinites voted in primaries to replace Governor Scott Walker and five other statewide office holders, the union of graduate students at the heart of the 201...

May 8, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today

Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today Wisconsin Recall Primaries: What to Watch for Today

Key factors that could determine the outcome in today’s primaries.

May 8, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

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