Economy

This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’ This Week in Poverty: ‘Respect the Worker’

The latest on Palermo's factory workers in Milwaukee and SEIU janitors in Houston who are fighting for fair treatment and a decent wage.

Aug 3, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He?

It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He? It’s Time for Obama to Fire DeMarco—Will He?

There will be no write-downs at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and DeMarco's opposition appears to be inflexible. 

Aug 1, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Full Employment is Possible! Robert Pollin (VIDEO) Full Employment is Possible! Robert Pollin (VIDEO)

The world’s best president could roll back every last anti-organizing law and set organizers on a mission to sign up every last employed American. Still, the standing pool ...

Jul 30, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics

Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics Poland’s Solidarnosc Wants No Part of Romney’s Anti-Labor Politics

While Romney toured Poland, the current leaders of the historic union denounced his “support for the attacks against trade unions and labor rights.”

Jul 30, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Katha Pollitt: Women Aren’t Causing Inequality Katha Pollitt: Women Aren’t Causing Inequality

It’s time we retire the idea of single mothers as being the root of economic inequality, and marriage being some king of panacea for financial instability.

Jul 30, 2012 / Nation in the News / Press Room

Will Women Get Pushed Off the Fiscal Cliff? Will Women Get Pushed Off the Fiscal Cliff?

Sequestration cuts will hit women fastest and hardest.

Jul 30, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible

Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible Robert Pollin: Full Employment Is Possible

The Federal Reserve can grow employment tremendously, without the need for any legislation.

Jul 27, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them Romney Promises Libor-Scandal Banksters He’ll Score for Them

After a day of stumbles in London, Mitt finally gets on message, telling international bankers he’ll fight regulation. In return, they give him $2 million.

Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Cover Me Cover Me

Eric on some classic Jazz, Reed on a glimpse into the 1%.

Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / Eric Alterman

This Week in Poverty: TANF, VAWA and Playing Politics with the Lives of Low-Income People This Week in Poverty: TANF, VAWA and Playing Politics with the Lives of Low-Income People

The latest chapter in the political games the GOP plays with the lives of poor people.

Jul 27, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

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