Less Funding, More Tasering Less Funding, More Tasering
As lawmakers cut budgets, some state Capitols are preparing to deal with the unruly masses by force.
Apr 11, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts Congress Representatives Join Fast Opposing Cuts
In total, 28 members of Congress (all Democrats) have joined the nationwide fast opposing budget cuts.
Apr 9, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
The Breakdown: What Can The Federal Reserve Do for You? The Breakdown: What Can The Federal Reserve Do for You?
Matthew Yglesias joins Chris Hayes to explain the vital role the Fed plays in managing the health of the economy.
Apr 8, 2011 / Audio / Chris Hayes
Citizens Go to Jail to Protest Budget Cuts Citizens Go to Jail to Protest Budget Cuts
With all the normal doors of recourse shut to average citizens, protesters go to jail in order to protest severe budget cuts.
Apr 8, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Paul Ryan’s Plan to Destroy Medicare Paul Ryan’s Plan to Destroy Medicare
The threatened government shutdown was averted, but Democrats agreed to $38 billion in budget cuts. Here's what we'll see in the next negotiations.
Apr 7, 2011 / Editorial / The Editors
Katrina vanden Heuvel: It’s a Jobs Crisis, Not a Deficit Crisis Katrina vanden Heuvel: It’s a Jobs Crisis, Not a Deficit Crisis
The argument that tax cuts to wealthy will create jobs doesn't make sense.
Apr 7, 2011 / Nation in the News / Press Room
Katrina vanden Heuvel: It’s a Jobs Crisis, Not a Deficit Crisis Katrina vanden Heuvel: It’s a Jobs Crisis, Not a Deficit Crisis
The argument that tax cuts to wealthy will create jobs doesn't make sense.
‘Tax the Rich, Not the Poor!’ ‘Tax the Rich, Not the Poor!’
Despite the fact that a majority of Americans want defense spending cut and the wealthy taxed at higher rates, Congress has shown only a willingness to slash social programs.
Apr 7, 2011 / The Notion / Allison Kilkenny
Bad Credit: How Payday Lenders Evade Regulation Bad Credit: How Payday Lenders Evade Regulation
The $30 billion-a-year industry continues to fleece borrowers with high rates and shady terms.
Apr 6, 2011 / Feature / Kai Wright
In Baltimore, a Test for an Alternative to Payday Loans In Baltimore, a Test for an Alternative to Payday Loans
Small-dollar loan programs are providing a cushion for the poor in Maryland—and spreading around the country.
Apr 6, 2011 / Feature / Adam Doster