Economy

A Conservative Confidence Game A Conservative Confidence Game

The Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac crisis strips the clothes off the Emperor of Markets.

Sep 9, 2008 / Editorial / Deborah Stone

State Capitalism Comes to America State Capitalism Comes to America

A historic line has been crossed. With no debate or commitment to policy or principle, an enormous segment of the American economy has been turned over to the government.

Sep 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Blue-Collar Republicans Blue-Collar Republicans

The Republican Party has set itself firmly against the agenda of the labor movement. So to observe Labor Day in St. Paul was a strange experience indeed.

Sep 2, 2008 / Feature / Chris Hayes

Labor’s New Push Labor’s New Push

Meet Working America: a self-declared mass organization with a working-class base and a strategy to win.

Aug 29, 2008 / Feature / David Moberg

Immigration Reform and Economic Justice Immigration Reform and Economic Justice

Nation writers Bob Moser and Roberto Lovato discuss how Democrats can best pursue economic reform and a better immigration policy.

Aug 27, 2008 / Audio / Center For Emerging Media

Raging Inflation Raging Inflation

Our paychecks are disintegrating as we drive them to the bank. Forget hope and change: why aren't the candidates talking about inflation?

Aug 26, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

McCain’s Mansions McCain’s Mansions

Exactly how many luxury homes do John and Cindy McCain own?

Aug 18, 2008 / Video / Brave New Films

Is Wal-Mart Making Its Employees Vote Republican? Is Wal-Mart Making Its Employees Vote Republican?

Wal-Mart is telling its employees to vote Republican. Isn't that illegal?

Aug 14, 2008 / Video / American News Project

The Bear Stearns Conspiracy The Bear Stearns Conspiracy

Americans know all the details of the John Edwards affair. But they remain in the dark about a scandal that affects the livelihoods of millions. Who orchestrated the fall of Bear S...

Aug 14, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

For a New Economics For a New Economics

The tepid platform Democrats will adopt in Denver isn't a new social contract, but it does go places Republicans never will. Let's hope Obama does better.

Aug 14, 2008 / Editorial / The Editors

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