Ethical Economics

A Politics of Love A Politics of Love

In this election and after, we need to write a new story for our changing nation that places care and connection at the center.

Oct 2, 2012 / Feature / Ai-jen Poo

Predistribution: A Big, New Idea Predistribution: A Big, New Idea

As the income gap widens, British Labour leaders say a “tax and spend” approach isn't enough. 

Sep 17, 2012 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Occupy 2.0: Strike Debt Occupy 2.0: Strike Debt

Bereft of their big tent at Zuccotti Park, activists have found a unifying theme in debt.

Sep 5, 2012 / Feature / Astra Taylor

Can Debt Spark a Revolution? Can Debt Spark a Revolution?

If Occupy evolves into a debt resistance movement, the results could be explosive.

Sep 5, 2012 / Feature / David Graeber

The Brawl Over Fair Trade Coffee

The Brawl Over Fair Trade Coffee The Brawl Over Fair Trade Coffee

Corporate sponsorship is undermining a wide network of democratic, farmer-owned co-ops.

Aug 22, 2012 / Feature / Scott Sherman

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?

Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation?

John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation? John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation?

The former JP Morgan director makes the case for "Robin Hood" taxes.

Aug 3, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?

Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US? Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?

The head of the Bank of England now says bankers’ lies about interest rates “meet my definition of fraud.” Will US officials finally crack down?

Jul 17, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Four Spending Myths That Could Wreck Our World Four Spending Myths That Could Wreck Our World

This is how not to solve an American crisis.

Jul 17, 2012 / Mattea Kramer

How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats? How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats?

With a pitch-perfect emblem of guilded-age greed as his opponent, and private equity in the spotlight, why isn't Obama much farther ahead in the polls?

Jul 16, 2012 / Blog / Chris Hayes

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