Economy

Why Did Facebook’s Co-Founder Renounce His US Citizenship? Why Did Facebook’s Co-Founder Renounce His US Citizenship?

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin will save hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes by giving up his US citizenship.

May 16, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

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Ari Berman on Mitt Romney’s bogus job numbers.

May 16, 2012 / Editorial / Ari Berman

RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC? RNC Goes All In to Defend Wisconsin’s Walker, but Where’s the DNC?

More than 100,000 activists petition Democratic National Committee to match the massive commitment by GOP corporate interests to defend the anti-labor governor.

May 16, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Robert Scheer: How JP Morgan Chase Lost Its $2 Billion Gamble Robert Scheer: How JP Morgan Chase Lost Its $2 Billion Gamble

JP Morgan Chase’s recent $2 billion loss has intensified calls for financial regulation.

May 16, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit Romney’s Cowardly Speech on the Deficit

Mitt says he will lead on debt reduction, but he avoids saying how. 

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Public vs Private Morality [VIDEO]

Public vs Private Morality [VIDEO] Public vs Private Morality [VIDEO]

The problem with America isn't what people do in their bedrooms but what they've been doing in boardrooms.

May 15, 2012 / Video / Robert B. Reich

Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable Why Obama Must Hold Wall Street Accountable

Obama stands the best shot at getting re-elected by making the election a choice between the 99 percent and the 1 percent.

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

It’s Time to Break Up the Big Banks It’s Time to Break Up the Big Banks

When will Congress and the White House wake up to the fact that big banks are still playing with bombs? 

May 15, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Perhaps It’s Jamie Dimon Who Needs a Psychiatrist

Perhaps It’s Jamie Dimon Who Needs a Psychiatrist Perhaps It’s Jamie Dimon Who Needs a Psychiatrist

JP Morgan’s CEO once complained that traders would need to see psychiatrists in order to comply with financial regulations. Maybe that’s not such a bad idea.

May 15, 2012 / Alexis Goldstein

Too Often, a New Baby Brings Big Debt

Too Often, a New Baby Brings Big Debt Too Often, a New Baby Brings Big Debt

Few new mothers get paid maternity leave. Those who take unpaid leave often go deep into debt to make ends meet.

May 15, 2012 / Bryce Covert

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