Economy

Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses

Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses Red States See Massive Public Sector Job Losses

Twelve red states account for 70 percent of all state and local public sector jobs lost since 2010.

Mar 27, 2012 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert

Worker Ownership For the 21st Century? Worker Ownership For the 21st Century?

The country's largest industrial labor union is teaming up with the world’s largest worker-cooperative to put people to work in enterprises that build worker power.

Mar 27, 2012 / Blog / Laura Flanders

The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do The Fast Pace of Change for Women Workers Can’t Distract From the Work Left to Do

We must recognize how much we’ve accomplished while keeping our sights on everything that still needs to be addressed. 

Mar 26, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

The Not Yet Richer, Still Struggling for Economic Equality, Sex The Not Yet Richer, Still Struggling for Economic Equality, Sex

A new book takes exciting and historic trends a step too far.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Bryce Covert

This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity This Week in Poverty: Paul Ryan’s Focus on Dignity

The congressman’s moral rhetoric doesn't square with his cruel budget.

Mar 23, 2012 / Blog / Greg Kaufmann

Gar Alperovitz: Can Cooperative Workplaces Save America’s Economy?

Gar Alperovitz: Can Cooperative Workplaces Save America’s Economy? Gar Alperovitz: Can Cooperative Workplaces Save America’s Economy?

Are cooperatives the answer to our economic woes?

Mar 22, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

Why Oversight Is Good for Business Why Oversight Is Good for Business

History shows that regulation of industries--from meat to pharmaceuticals--has not only protected us, but has provided economic benefits. So why is it demonized?

Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner

Five Ways to Slander the Welfare State Five Ways to Slander the Welfare State

Research exaggerating the costs of social safety nets has been used for decades to launch unwarranted claims against government programs.

Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Peter H. Lindert

Winging It: The Battle Between Reagan and PATCO Winging It: The Battle Between Reagan and PATCO

The true economic legacy of the Reagan years is not tax cuts but union busting.

Mar 21, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Chris Lehmann

The Man Blocking America’s Recovery The Man Blocking America’s Recovery

With millions still on the verge of losing their homes, why is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency standing in the way of solutions for the housing crisis? 

Mar 21, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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