Change the Debate Change the Debate
Obama must stop searching for common ground—and start defining higher ground.
Aug 10, 2011 / The Editors
Winners and Losers in Congress’s Debt Deal Winners and Losers in Congress’s Debt Deal
The Nation's Ari Melber on MSNBC's The Last Word describes how Barack Obama might have made the debt ceiling and eventual debt deal more of a compromise and less of a concessi...
Aug 2, 2011 / MSNBC
Sorry, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street Said No Sorry, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street Said No
Obama's gutless decision to abandon Warren comes after the president populated his administration with the very people who created the financial meltdown.
Jul 20, 2011 / Robert Scheer
Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy
True economic recovery will require creative solutions to deeply rooted problems. Our first great task is to change the way we talk about what's possible.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / William Greider
The Rise of Benefit Corporations The Rise of Benefit Corporations
A growing number of states are introducing laws that permit companies to pursue social missions without fear of shareholder litigation.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Jamie Raskin
To Guarantee Corporate Responsibility, Open the Boardroom Door To Guarantee Corporate Responsibility, Open the Boardroom Door
The best way to ensure corporate accountability is to save a seat on every board for an independent watchdog.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / William Lerach
Employee Ownership: The Road to Shared Prosperity Employee Ownership: The Road to Shared Prosperity
Employee ownership plans carve a path toward what could be called responsible capitalism.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Christopher Mackin
Inclusive Capitalism: Improving Benefits and Performance With Smarter Incentive Pay Plans Inclusive Capitalism: Improving Benefits and Performance With Smarter Incentive Pay Plans
Congress should allow tax deductions for incentive pay schemes only if they distribute the rewards to the majority of workers.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Joseph Blasi, Douglas Kruse, and Richard B. Freeman
A Richer Shade of Green: The Wisdom of Sustainable Investment Funds A Richer Shade of Green: The Wisdom of Sustainable Investment Funds
Investors who seek out companies that are meeting the long-term challenge of sustainability will have a strategic advantage.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Leslie Christian
Performance-Related Compensation for Corporate Executives Performance-Related Compensation for Corporate Executives
Hotshot CEOs should be required to play by the same rules as small business owners, who have a personal stake in the companies they run.
Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / Vincent A. Panvini Jr.