Economy

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

There’s still time for Congress to decide not to ruin the holidays for 1.3 million unemployed Americans. 

Dec 11, 2013 / Take Action / NationAction

Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax

Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax

The author of "Why I Make Terrible Decisions" discovers the dark side of Internet fame.

Dec 11, 2013 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

Strength of the Volcker Rule Hinges on Implementation

Strength of the Volcker Rule Hinges on Implementation Strength of the Volcker Rule Hinges on Implementation

Regulators have finalized a key financial reform intended to make banking boring again. 

Dec 11, 2013 / Blog / Zoë Carpenter

Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The anti-apartheid hero asked world leaders to “have the courage to ensure that, at last, we build a human world consistent with the provisions of that historic Declaration.&...

Dec 10, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

The Republican Holiday To-do List

The Republican Holiday To-do List The Republican Holiday To-do List

Nothing says holiday cheer like cutting food stamps and unemployment benefits!

Dec 9, 2013 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

How Inequality Became as American as Apple Pie

How Inequality Became as American as Apple Pie How Inequality Became as American as Apple Pie

The difference between President Obama and Mayor-elect de Blasio lies not in how they view inequality but in how they plan to fight it.

Dec 9, 2013 / Blog / Jessica Weisberg

NYU Students Go Caroling for Change

NYU Students Go Caroling for Change NYU Students Go Caroling for Change

Calling for the administration's support of Bangladeshi garment workers, members of NYU's Student Labor Action Committee performed carols such as "Joy to the Workers&r...

Dec 9, 2013 / StudentNation / StudentNation and Catherine Addington

Nelson Mandela: Union Man

Nelson Mandela: Union Man Nelson Mandela: Union Man

He defended collective bargaining, championed international solidarity and proudly carried a UAW card.

Dec 6, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts?

Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts? Why Is a Senate Democrat Agreeing to Another $8 Billion in Food Stamp Cuts?

While Obama described his vision for an economy defined by mobility, Senator Debbie Stabenow cut a deal for at least another $8 billion in food stamp cuts. 

Dec 6, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase

Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase

Fox News deceptively attacks the minimum wage.

Dec 5, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

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