Economy

Why Americans Should Take August Off

Why Americans Should Take August Off Why Americans Should Take August Off

Cadillac thinks we get more glory—and stuff—by working so hard. Research says the opposite.

Mar 7, 2014 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie

Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie Paul Ryan’s CPAC Speech Was Based on a Lie

The kid in Ryan’s “full stomach…empty soul” CPAC speech is actually an advocate for free school lunches.

Mar 7, 2014 / Blog / Michelle Goldberg

The IMF (Finally) Admits That Inequality Slows Growth

The IMF (Finally) Admits That Inequality Slows Growth The IMF (Finally) Admits That Inequality Slows Growth

What remains to be seen is whether the IMF will use this research to develop policies that grow the economy through redistribution.

Mar 6, 2014 / Blog / Kathleen Geier

Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy

Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy Obama Administration Gets It Precisely Wrong on Trade Policy

The White House’s “2014 Trade Policy Agenda” rehashes failed ideas that harm rather than help economic renewal.

Mar 5, 2014 / Blog / John Nichols

Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations?

Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations? Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations?

German corporations are far more respectful of worker rights—and may have more influence on future US developments than our politicians realize.

Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / William Greider

International Power Players Are Harming Global Health

International Power Players Are Harming Global Health International Power Players Are Harming Global Health

A major international commission probes the political origins of health inequities—and finds wealthy nations deserve much of the blame.

Mar 5, 2014 / Editorial / Mara Kardas-Nelson

Introducing Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man!

Introducing Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man! Introducing Invisible-Hand-of-the-Free-Market Man!

IHOTFM Man reminds us of the inherent dignity of work. 

Mar 4, 2014 / Blog / Tom Tomorrow

Will New Leadership at NYC’s Social Service Agency Mean New Dignity for the Poor?

Will New Leadership at NYC’s Social Service Agency Mean New Dignity for the Poor? Will New Leadership at NYC’s Social Service Agency Mean New Dignity for the Poor?

Steven Banks has been on the front lines of the battle to get New York mayors to keep their obligations to the poor. Now he’ll be the mayor’s front-man on those policie...

Mar 1, 2014 / Blog / Jarrett Murphy

Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post

Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post Obama Nominates SOPA Lobbyist for TPP Trade Post

A new US trade representative is a former lobbyist pushing for limits on Internet freedom and draconian intellectual property policy.

Feb 27, 2014 / Blog / Lee Fang

Men of the World, Lean Out!

Men of the World, Lean Out! Men of the World, Lean Out!

We can’t change the workplace by asking women to lean out. We have to start with men.

Feb 27, 2014 / Blog / Bryce Covert

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