This Small Regulation Shows Us How the Economy Could Work for Everybody This Small Regulation Shows Us How the Economy Could Work for Everybody
We know how to control monopolies, and we’ve done it before.
Jul 27, 2017 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
There Is One Federal Agency That Is Still Doing Its Job There Is One Federal Agency That Is Still Doing Its Job
Picking a fight with Trump, Richard Cordray and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are making it easier to sue banks.
Jul 11, 2017 / Helaine Olen
Agents of Inequality: How Wealth Managers to the Super-Rich Undermine Society and What We Can Do About It Agents of Inequality: How Wealth Managers to the Super-Rich Undermine Society and What We Can Do About It
An expert on their secretive world explains how these shadowy practitioners of financial trickery help facilitate widespread tax evasion—and undermine democratic government.
Jun 21, 2017 / Chuck Collins
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Fortunate Son Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Fortunate Son
He’s the country’s first openly gay prime minister and first of South Asian heritage—but he offers little relief from the harsh austerity budgets that have done so much harm.
Jun 16, 2017 / Margaret Spillane
The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans The GOP Is Working Stealthily to Shred Health and Financial Protections for Ordinary Americans
It will take massive citizen mobilization to stop big parts of this abomination from coming into law.
Jun 13, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think Breaking Up the Banks Is Easier Than You Might Think
If Trump really wanted to go after the banks, there’s a simple way he could do it.
Jun 8, 2017 / Nomi Prins
Why We Need the People’s Budget Why We Need the People’s Budget
Trump’s proposal is a shocking testament to cruelty and greed. Fortunately, the Congressional Progressive Caucus has an excellent alternative.
Jun 1, 2017 / Editorial / The Editors
Puerto Rico’s Political and Economic Crisis Deepens Puerto Rico’s Political and Economic Crisis Deepens
This month has seen massive protests against austerity, bankruptcy proceedings, and the return of a prodigal hero.
May 24, 2017 / Ed Morales
How the ‘Populist’ President is Creating an Aristocracy How the ‘Populist’ President is Creating an Aristocracy
Not quite what voters expected.
May 18, 2017 / Editorial / Mike Konczal
Trump’s Budget Betrays His Supporters. Here’s One That Doesn’t. Trump’s Budget Betrays His Supporters. Here’s One That Doesn’t.
The People’s Budget would strengthen the middle class and promote economic security for all.
May 9, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel