Economy

Why Were Minority Households Hit Harder by the Recession? Why Were Minority Households Hit Harder by the Recession?

Melissa Harris-Perry discusses the widening wealth gap between minority and white households. 

Jul 26, 2011 / Video / MSNBC

The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman The Markets, the Pols and the Greek Bogeyman

From Washington to Athens, financiers are dictating the terms of politics.

Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Maria Margaronis

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Job Creation Is the Best Deficit Reduction Plan Katrina vanden Heuvel: Job Creation Is the Best Deficit Reduction Plan

According to Washington, the crisis of the hour is the debt ceiling. According to ordinary Americans, the crisis is unemployment.

Jul 26, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Job Creation Is the Best Deficit Reduction Plan Katrina vanden Heuvel: Job Creation Is the Best Deficit Reduction Plan

According to Washington, the crisis of the hour is the debt ceiling. According to ordinary Americans, the crisis is unemployment. 

Jul 26, 2011 / Video / Morning Joe

What Happens When Three Sputtering Economies Collide? What Happens When Three Sputtering Economies Collide?

Connecting the dots of the global economy, from the United States to the European Union to China. 

Jul 26, 2011 / Mike Davis

‘Jobs’ Missing From Washington Conversation ‘Jobs’ Missing From Washington Conversation

Economic anxiety is at an all-time high as both parties embrace austerity politics.

Jul 26, 2011 / The Notion / Ari Berman

Shut Up. Raise the Debt Ceiling

Shut Up. Raise the Debt Ceiling Shut Up. Raise the Debt Ceiling

Americans, particularly young Americans are tired of the debt ceiling noise. We just want to be and stay employed.

Jul 26, 2011 / StudentNation / StudentNation

In Debt Address, Obama Asks Americans to Raise the Roof

In Debt Address, Obama Asks Americans to Raise the Roof In Debt Address, Obama Asks Americans to Raise the Roof

The most significant moment came when the President's asked Americans to get up, get involved, and ask Congress to lay off the insanity.

Jul 26, 2011 / Ari Melber

Is Washington Too Dysfunctional to Raise the Debt Ceiling? Is Washington Too Dysfunctional to Raise the Debt Ceiling?

Ari Melber joins former Senator Ben Bradley to discuss the debt ceiling crisis.

Jul 25, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation Mitt Romney’s Dishonest and Unsuccessful Record on Job Creation

Mitt Romney constantly attacks President Obama's record on job growth. But it turns out Romney’s record on it is weak and many of his claims are misleading.

Jul 25, 2011 / The Notion / Ben Adler

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