Financial Crisis

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts

The Syriza coalition is not just pushing for a better deal—it is saying no to a self-destructive game.

Feb 12, 2015 / Maria Margaronis

Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government

Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government

The Syriza party is poised to win Greece’s snap elections on an anti-austerity platform.

Jan 21, 2015 / Feature / Dimitris Bounias

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis

The New York attorney general has been almost single-handedly fighting an uphill battle to hold the banks accountable.

Oct 7, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability

The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability

The Attorney General has cemented a doctrine of “too big to jail” at the Justice Department.

Sep 25, 2014 / George Zornick

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

And it increases the chances that you'll be on the hook for another bailout.

Apr 2, 2014 / George Zornick

Robert Scheer Takes Down the Architects of the Financial Crisis Robert Scheer Takes Down the Architects of the Financial Crisis

According to a review just published in the Los Angeles Times, Scheers new book breaks down the economic policy decisions that created the financial crisis, and calls out the men w...

Oct 18, 2010 / Press Room

Representative-elect Bernie Sanders at an orientation for Congressional freshmen, November 28, 1990.

Bernie Sanders: No To Oligarchy Bernie Sanders: No To Oligarchy

While the middle class disappears and more Americans fall into poverty, the wealthiest people in our country are using their wealth and political power to protect their privileged ...

Jul 22, 2010 / Sen. Bernie Sanders

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