Economy

What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism

What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism What the Pope Got Right About Capitalism

Even non-believers can’t deny the inherent wisdom and clarity of the pontiff’s critique of the modern capitalist economy.

Dec 3, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay

Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay Swiss Activists: Let’s Cap CEO Pay

An initiative to do just that failed at the ballot box, but gave us all some welcome inspiration.

Dec 2, 2013 / Sarah Anderson and Sam Pizzigati

Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF?

Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF? Crisis in Ukraine: Satellite of Moscow or Squeeze by the IMF?

Either way, Kerry should keep his eye on the need to work closely with Moscow.

Dec 2, 2013 / Bob Dreyfuss

The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy

The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy The de Blasio Victory: Jon Kest’s Legacy

The late organizer helped pave a progressive path forward for New York and elsewhere.

Dec 2, 2013 / John Atlas and Peter Dreier

Pope Francis

The Pope Versus Unfettered Capitalism The Pope Versus Unfettered Capitalism

Francis embraces and encourages resistance to an “economy of exclusion and inequality.”

Nov 30, 2013 / John Nichols

On #GivingTuesday, Giving’s Never Been Easier or Cheaper for Global Corporations

On #GivingTuesday, Giving’s Never Been Easier or Cheaper for Global Corporations On #GivingTuesday, Giving’s Never Been Easier or Cheaper for Global Corporations

The massive corporations taking part in Giving Tuesday aren’t anonymous. They want positive pr, and for that they deserve serious scrutiny.

Nov 30, 2013 / Laura Flanders

Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages

Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages Activists Are Arrested Protesting Walmart’s Low Wages

This Black Friday, protesters across the country turned out in opposition to Walmart’s poor treatment of workers.

Nov 29, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations

The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations The Turkey Lobby Helped Block Child Labor Regulations

Turkey producers lobbied to help block regulations that would have prevented dangerous child labor.

Nov 28, 2013 / Lee Fang

Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families

Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families Tough Thanksgiving for Food Stamp Families

Most benefits will run out before the end of the month--and some have already been cut. 

Nov 27, 2013 / George Zornick

[INFOGRAPHIC] Would You Want to Work on Thanksgiving?

[INFOGRAPHIC] Would You Want to Work on Thanksgiving? [INFOGRAPHIC] Would You Want to Work on Thanksgiving?

Check out the twelve big-box retailers who are staying open for longer hours this holiday. 

Nov 27, 2013 / Francis Reynolds

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