The Shock Doctrine The Shock Doctrine
In this VideoNation report, Nation columnist Naomi Klein explains how after 9/11 the Bush Administration launched a new security economy, driven by the notion of an endless war aga...
Sep 18, 2007 / Naomi Klein and Laura Hanna
The Missing Class The Missing Class
Sociologist Katherine Newman talks about the "near poor," that vast pool of workers who are neither officially destitute nor comfortably working-class.
Jul 26, 2007 / Feature / Eyal Press
The Populist Moment? The Populist Moment?
Economic populism is the new flavor in politics, but it won't be authentic unless it's driven by and for the people.
Jul 26, 2007 / The Editors
This Land is My Land This Land is My Land
The super-rich are taking over all the beautiful places in America. What's left for you and me?
Jul 2, 2007 / Barbara Ehrenreich
Time to Act on Inequality Time to Act on Inequality
As the gap between rich and poor widens, Americans await reforms to improve the well-being of all.
Apr 5, 2007 / The Editors
Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Powerless Rich Get Richer, Poor Get Powerless
The gap between rich and poor hasn't been this wide since the Depression.
Apr 4, 2007 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman
What Kind of Economy? What Kind of Economy?
Progressives need to create an economic agenda that encompasses the environment and social justice.
Feb 21, 2007 / Feature / James K. Galbraith
Will Congress Reform Wretched Executive Excess? Will Congress Reform Wretched Executive Excess?
Outrage over excessive rewards for incompetent executives could spark the Democratic Congress to action.
Jan 28, 2007 / Morton Mintz
EPI’s Agenda for Change EPI’s Agenda for Change
Americans are ready for big, bold ideas to heal our social and economic wounds.
Jan 21, 2007 / William Greider