Economy

A ‘Dictator’ Governor Sets Out to Cut Wages, Slash Benefits and Destroy Public Unions A ‘Dictator’ Governor Sets Out to Cut Wages, Slash Benefits and Destroy Public Unions

The most radical assault yet by the current crop of Republican governor on the rights of workers has inspired outrage in a historically progressive and pro-labor state, with the go...

Feb 13, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Replace Congressman ‘Fun Fit Classy Guy,’ R-Craigslist, With Congressman Economic Populist, D-Fair Trade Replace Congressman ‘Fun Fit Classy Guy,’ R-Craigslist, With Congressman Economic Populist, D-Fair Trade

Democrats can win this upstate New York seat, not by prattling on about hypocritical Republicans but by focusing on jobs and trade policy -- and by aligning with the Working Famili...

Feb 10, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Dishonoring Reagan Dishonoring Reagan

The former president set in motion a sizable slice of the fantasies destroying America.

Feb 10, 2011 / Beat the Devil / Alexander Cockburn

It Takes a Village, Not a Tiger

It Takes a Village, Not a Tiger It Takes a Village, Not a Tiger

Whether you're a tiger mother, a soccer mom, a helicopter parent or something else, if you're not in poverty, then your kids will probably end up okay.

Feb 10, 2011 / Column / Katha Pollitt

And They Called It… And They Called It…

Reed reports on the Republicans’ efforts to prove that when it comes to climate change, the deficit and pretty much anything else, they can be both hostile and disrespectful.

Feb 10, 2011 / Blog / Eric Alterman

Battle of Cairo, Day 16: Workers Join the Revolution Battle of Cairo, Day 16: Workers Join the Revolution

What could become a general strike by Egypt's workers has begun. Parliament building, broadcasting center targeted.

Feb 9, 2011 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home Corruption and Inequality Begin at Home

The US media seem to have found a new language for the economy. There's been talk of “solidarity” and even “class war,” and a focus on corruption and inequa...

Feb 8, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

Banking for the People Banking for the People

The State Bank movement is gaining support among those disillusioned by the failings of Giant Banks.

Feb 7, 2011 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Reagan’s Minions: Reagan at 100 and Obama at 2 + Reagan’s Minions: Reagan at 100 and Obama at 2 +

Is Obama Reagan? 

Feb 6, 2011 / The Notion / Greg Grandin

The Tiger Mama Syndrome The Tiger Mama Syndrome

The real dilemma in Amy Chua's book is how to survive in a world in which the slightest nonconformity risks landing you out of a job, a home, a life.

Feb 3, 2011 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

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