Economy

By the Numbers By the Numbers

Since 1940, Democrats have had far greater success creating jobs than Republicans.

Jul 17, 2009 / David Cay Johnston

…And a Law for Poor People …And a Law for Poor People

Obama wants to repeal many strictures on legal services funding. But more needs to be done.

Jul 15, 2009 / Feature / Author

So Far From God, So Close to Wall St. So Far From God, So Close to Wall St.

Mexico's troubles illustrate the destructive effects of NAFTA's neoliberal economics.

Jul 15, 2009 / Feature / Jeff Faux

Dismantling the Temple Dismantling the Temple

How to fix the Federal Reserve.

Jul 15, 2009 / Feature / William Greider

Goldman Sachs: Risk Takers or Coup Makers? Goldman Sachs: Risk Takers or Coup Makers?

Matt Taibb and others discuss Goldman Sachs's record profits and how backroom deals and taxpayer dollars were used to resuscitate the banking industry.

Jul 15, 2009 / GRITtv

‘Government Sachs’ Strikes Gold… Again ‘Government Sachs’ Strikes Gold… Again

Since most of the increase in the federal deficit is due to bailing out the banks and salvaging the greater economy they helped destroy, why is the top investment bank doing so wel...

Jul 15, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

The Federal Reserve Is Under Fire The Federal Reserve Is Under Fire

As details emerge of how the Fed secretly doled out trillions during the financial crisis, Congress demands accountability.

Jul 13, 2009 / American News Project

Trumka Thinks Big Trumka Thinks Big

As he mounts his run for AFL-CIO president at a moment of opportunity and peril for American workers, Richard Trumka calls for no less than a new social compact.

Jul 7, 2009 / Feature / David Moberg

Jon Stewart Blasts Beck for Bin Laden Bull Jon Stewart Blasts Beck for Bin Laden Bull

Jon Stewart is appalled by Beck and his guest Michael Scheuer's suggestion that Bin Laden should attack the US again to change Obama's policies.

Jul 2, 2009 / The Daily Show

The Root of Madoff’s Evil The Root of Madoff’s Evil

Congress should not be fooled by the argument of Wall Street lobbyists that Bernard Madoff was a lone rotten apple now safely discarded.

Jul 1, 2009 / Column / Robert Scheer

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