Economy

Katrina vanden Heuvel: What Does Obama Really Think?

Katrina vanden Heuvel: What Does Obama Really Think? Katrina vanden Heuvel: What Does Obama Really Think?

If the president "went Bulworth," he could pull lyrics straight from Warren Beatty's 1998 film.

May 29, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

John Nichols: Check for the Union Label

John Nichols: Check for the Union Label John Nichols: Check for the Union Label

Without good union jobs—known for keeping small towns afloat during times of economic crisis—whither the middle class?

May 28, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Bridges Shouldn’t Have to Collapse for Congress to Get Serious About Infrastructure

Bridges Shouldn’t Have to Collapse for Congress to Get Serious About Infrastructure Bridges Shouldn’t Have to Collapse for Congress to Get Serious About Infrastructure

It’s time to start listening to the civil engineers and unions that have, for years, decried the neglect that puts safety and the economy at risk.

May 28, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Congress Is Still in Wall Street’s Pocket

Congress Is Still in Wall Street’s Pocket Congress Is Still in Wall Street’s Pocket

The Republicans, with the exception of a few die-hard libertarians, always do the bidding of the banks that finance them, but the Democrats are just as eager to pig out at the bank...

May 28, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever ‘Prolonged Strikes’ Today

Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever ‘Prolonged Strikes’ Today Walmart Workers Launch First-Ever ‘Prolonged Strikes’ Today

Workers are on strike in Massachusetts, the Bay Area and Miami, and plan to strike at least until June 7.

May 28, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

This Week in Poverty: Homeowners Take the Foreclosure Fight to the DOJ

This Week in Poverty: Homeowners Take the Foreclosure Fight to the DOJ This Week in Poverty: Homeowners Take the Foreclosure Fight to the DOJ

When will the feds bring big banks to justice?

May 24, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building

Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building Campaign Alleges Retaliation Against Strikers in Federal Building

Good Jobs Nation says that ten strikers from the Ronald Reagan Building food court were initially told they couldn’t come back to work.

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

Justice for Patriot Mineworkers? Justice for Patriot Mineworkers?

What's happening in St. Louis doesn’t look like a coal-field war, but the same things are at stake: reciprocity, respect, fair play.

May 23, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Jamie Dimon Escapes Shareholder Censure—For Now

Jamie Dimon Escapes Shareholder Censure—For Now Jamie Dimon Escapes Shareholder Censure—For Now

Using familiar Wall Street tactics, JPMorgan Chase rigged the rules in his favor. But the movement for corporate accountability lives on.

May 22, 2013 / Alexis Goldstein

No More Rana Plazas

No More Rana Plazas No More Rana Plazas

As fashion's first couple, the Obamas can take a leading role in making sure US companies comply with global standards.

May 22, 2013 / Editorial / Elizabeth Cline

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