Economy

The 99 Percent for the 100 Percent: The Case for Deep Patriotism The 99 Percent for the 100 Percent: The Case for Deep Patriotism

In a new book, the former Obama White House advisor makes the case for a movement that engages all Americans in the practice of deep patriotism.

Apr 2, 2012 / Van Jones

Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs? Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs?

Or will it encourage fraud?

Apr 2, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself

Several years ago, the editor of Business Ethics magazine published a blueprint for a new, more humane economy. There has never been a better time to put her visionary plan into ac...

Apr 2, 2012 / Ken Miller

A New Energy Third World in North America? A New Energy Third World in North America?

How the big energy companies plan to turn the United States into a third world petro-state.

Apr 2, 2012 / Michael T. Klare

Colleges Withhold Transcripts From Grads in Loan Default

Colleges Withhold Transcripts From Grads in Loan Default Colleges Withhold Transcripts From Grads in Loan Default

Already facing crippling debt and a rocky job market, students in default can't even get access to the grades they've already earned.

Mar 30, 2012 / Dave Lindorff

This Week in Poverty: Fresno to Homeless People—Get Out This Week in Poverty: Fresno to Homeless People—Get Out

Fresno adopts a policy of seizing and destroying homeless residents' property and a local legal services non-profit fights back.

Mar 30, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class

The Iowa Senator's proposals are considerably to the left of White House plans.

Mar 29, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Bankrupting Providence Bankrupting Providence

Retirees could face pension cuts while Bank of America, TD and Citizens Bank are repaid in full.

Mar 28, 2012 / Erin Schikowski

A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street A Budget For Wall Street Versus A Budget For Main Street

Members of the US House will, in a series of votes Thursday, have an opportunity to offer their views not just on the Obama budget and Paul Ryan's budget, but also on the Congres...

Mar 28, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Ryan Budget Takes Aim at Resolution Authority

Ryan Budget Takes Aim at Resolution Authority Ryan Budget Takes Aim at Resolution Authority

Republicans are fighting Dodd-Frank's mechanism for dismantling failing financial firms.

Mar 28, 2012 / Pat Garofalo

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