Economy

Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter

Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter Margaret Thatcher: Deeds Matter

The eulogies for Margaret Thatcher are piling up. Here's a different take—from a review of The Iron Lady.

Apr 8, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders

What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike

What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike What You Need to Know About the Indiana University Strike

This week, students and staff will walk out of class and off the job in support of a comprehensive set of demands for worker rights and economic equity.

Apr 8, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity Progressives Push Back Against Obama’s Social Security, Medicare Austerity

The president's plans, which will come down hardest on working families, women, people of color and young Americans, are wrong economically and politically. 

Apr 6, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Katrina vanden Heuvel: Social Security Cuts Punish Main Street for Wall Street’s Crimes Katrina vanden Heuvel: Social Security Cuts Punish Main Street for Wall Street’s Crimes

Barack Obama's expected budget proposal will slash payments for ordinary Americans in the name of deficit reduction.

Apr 5, 2013 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo: We Are All Domestic Workers Now

Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo: We Are All Domestic Workers Now Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo: We Are All Domestic Workers Now

The head of the National Domestic Workers Alliance discusses disappointments dealt by Democratic politicians, the challenges of sustaining non-union labor groups and how to confron...

Apr 5, 2013 / Blog / Josh Eidelson

Former Walmart District Manager Accuses Company of Widespread Inventory Manipulation

Former Walmart District Manager Accuses Company of Widespread Inventory Manipulation Former Walmart District Manager Accuses Company of Widespread Inventory Manipulation

The charges form the crux of a federal discrimination lawsuit that goes to trial this month.

Apr 5, 2013 / Spencer Woodman

This Week in Poverty: Sequestration, Housing, Homelessness

This Week in Poverty: Sequestration, Housing, Homelessness This Week in Poverty: Sequestration, Housing, Homelessness

With sequestration, a bleak housing and homelessness situation is about to get a lot worse.

Apr 5, 2013 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Capitalism: A Disaster for All Seasons

Capitalism: A Disaster for All Seasons Capitalism: A Disaster for All Seasons

For every San Francisco earthquake and Superstorm Sandy, some die—and others profit.

Apr 4, 2013 / Steve Fraser

The Lack of Paid Sick Leave Is Unhealthy for America

The Lack of Paid Sick Leave Is Unhealthy for America The Lack of Paid Sick Leave Is Unhealthy for America

Being able to stay home sick keeps workers and children healthy and businesses profitable.

Apr 3, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Cypriot Crash

The Cypriot Crash The Cypriot Crash

This tiny nation has been pushed off a cliff to "save" the eurozone. Reunification may be the only way to turn the island's fortunes around.

Apr 3, 2013 / Editorial / Maria Margaronis

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