Bank CEOs Dodge Responsibility at FCIC Hearings Bank CEOs Dodge Responsibility at FCIC Hearings
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission sent a strong message by putting Wall Street titans under oath, but answers about the financial crisis proved evasive.
Jan 13, 2010 / Mary Bottari
Balancing U.S. Deficit: All Crazy Talk Balancing U.S. Deficit: All Crazy Talk
Chris Hayes argues that the US budget deficit can be resolved--even in the short term.
Diapers 101 Diapers 101
Did you know that diapers are not covered by public assistance programs like WIC or food stamps? And did you know that diaper companies do not make significant donations to shelter...
Jan 8, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
McCain Gets It, Obama Doesn’t McCain Gets It, Obama Doesn’t
Although Obama has blasted "fat cat bankers on Wall Street," it is time for those who elected him to ask for more than rhetoric.
Jan 6, 2010 / Column / Robert Scheer
Move Your Money Move Your Money
As national banks soak up bailout dollars, cut lending, and exploit overdraft fees, a number of Americans have decided to move their money to local banks.
Jan 5, 2010 / Blog / Peter Rothberg
Looting Social Security, Part 2 Looting Social Security, Part 2
The Washington Post has run a "news" article about deficit reduction penned by The Fiscal Times, an outlet backed by Pete Peterson, the Wall Street millionaire who wants ...
Jan 4, 2010 / Feature / William Greider
Stacked Deck Against Homeowners Stacked Deck Against Homeowners
Legal remedies are not strong enough to save defrauded citizens from losing their homes.
The Great Leap The Great Leap
In the midst of a global financial crash and the climate crisis, New China enters its third act.
Dec 22, 2009 / Feature / Chris Hayes
For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big To Blow For Obama, No Opportunity Too Big To Blow
Contrary to countless reports, the debacle in Copenhagen was not everyone’s fault.
Dec 21, 2009 / The Notion / Naomi Klein
Taxpayers Lose in Citi’s Payback Plan Taxpayers Lose in Citi’s Payback Plan
Taxpayers are getting a raw deal in Citigroup's plan to repay its bailout funds. But you would never know it from reading the news.
Dec 21, 2009 / Feature / Zach Carter