Globalization

Trading Jobs for More of the Same Trading Jobs for More of the Same

The Clinton years analogies have been coming fast and furious since the midterm elections and Obama's self-described “shellacking.”  But today's administration see...

Jan 4, 2011 / The Notion / Laura Flanders

An Answer to 2011’s Austerity Arguments: ‘We Won’t Pay For Their Crisis’ An Answer to 2011’s Austerity Arguments: ‘We Won’t Pay For Their Crisis’

First, Washington squandered tax dollars on unnecessary wars. Next, Washington bailed out the big banks. Now, the battlelines of 2011 are drawn. President Obama's "Deficit Com...

Jan 3, 2011 / Blog / John Nichols

Take the Back Seat: On Chinese Consumerism

Take the Back Seat: On Chinese Consumerism Take the Back Seat: On Chinese Consumerism

Can the world sustain a country the size of China with an appetite for the good things in life on par with America's?

Dec 9, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Richard McGregor

Obama’s Asia Trip: Not Only About Currency and Trade Obama’s Asia Trip: Not Only About Currency and Trade

Obama's Asia trip was declared a failure, but that's an oversimplification: it was also a chance for the US to reconnect with India and Indonesia, and there Obama did well.

Nov 15, 2010 / Barbara Crossette

The End of Free-Trade Globalization

The End of Free-Trade Globalization The End of Free-Trade Globalization

To restore economic stability, the US must rethink its approach to domestic manufacturing.

Nov 4, 2010 / Feature / William Greider

The Chinese Aren’t Coming The Chinese Aren’t Coming

Peace has descended on the most contentious point of conflict between East and West for the past six decades, the standoff between Taiwan and mainland China—but don’t ...

Jun 30, 2010 / Robert Scheer

BP and US Government ‘Command Center’ Guarded by Company From Afghan Embassy Hazing Scandal BP and US Government ‘Command Center’ Guarded by Company From Afghan Embassy Hazing Scandal

Journalists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis describe their run-in with Wackenhut security as they attempted to interview BP and US government officials in the US Gulf. "The whole Gu...

May 28, 2010 / Blog / Jeremy Scahill

Confronting the Euro-Crisis

Confronting the Euro-Crisis Confronting the Euro-Crisis

The bailout may stanch the bleeding for now, but if the EU does not strengthen economic governance and growth and work toward further political integration, new crises will erupt.

May 14, 2010 / Jordan Stancil

Congressman’s Primary Loss Highlights Anti-Incumbent Mood

Congressman’s Primary Loss Highlights Anti-Incumbent Mood Congressman’s Primary Loss Highlights Anti-Incumbent Mood

A West Virginia Congressman's primary defeat sends an ominous message to all incumbents. But Democrats should be especially conscious of the threat posed by an anti-Washington mood...

May 12, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

Iceland Busts the Banksters Iceland Busts the Banksters

Icelanders have become "the world's first rebels against the idea of clearing up after the mess made by a reckless private bank."

Mar 7, 2010 / Blog / John Nichols

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