Will The Stimulus Create Jobs? Will The Stimulus Create Jobs?
Economists Dean Baker and Teresa Ghilarducci, the New York Times's Louis Uchitelle and others discuss the economic recovery plan.
On Wall Street, Who Madoff and Who Made More? On Wall Street, Who Madoff and Who Made More?
What separates Bernie Madoff from the titans of Wall Street? For one thing, he doesn't have the backing of Uncle Sam.
Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination
One percent of the stimulus package should be spent on rehabilitating America's crumbling cultural infrastructure.
Feb 2, 2009 / Feature / John Cavanagh, E. Ethelbert Miller, and Melissa Tuckey
The Recession Bowl The Recession Bowl
In America's first hard-times Super Bowl, superb athletes and a thrillingly played game rose to the challenge. Maybe the country can, too.
Feb 2, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin
The Nation’s Katrina vanden Huevel: on ‘Corporate Hustlers’ The Nation’s Katrina vanden Huevel: on ‘Corporate Hustlers’
Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel presses for a complete re-thinking of the economic system based on sustainable industry and high wages.
VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy
Robert Pollin and Liza Featherstone explore the potential of a green economy and the importance of achieving it the right way.
Jan 29, 2009 / Video / Brett Story
Jobless in America Jobless in America
Nation readers who have joined the ranks of the unemployed share their stories--and their suggestions of what government needs to do.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers
Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It
Youth organizers have reason to hope green jobs can help change young lives.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Kristina Rizga
Newark’s Great Green Hope Newark’s Great Green Hope
Even without an infusion of federal dollars, green jobs are becoming a reality in cities like Newark, New Jersey.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / J. Lester Feder
Help Wanted for Green Jobs Help Wanted for Green Jobs
It's inspiring to have a president who talks the talk on green-collar jobs. But we need megawatts, not just megawords.
Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Liza Featherstone