Nicholas von Hoffman

Nicholas von Hoffman, a veteran newspaper, radio and TV reporter and columnist, is the author, most recently, of Radical: A Portrait of Saul Alinsky, due out this month from Nation Books.

Mexico’s Drug Problem–and Ours Mexico’s Drug Problem–and Ours

Drug-related violence tearing Mexican society apart. Is America next?

Sep 6, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Raging Inflation Raging Inflation

Our paychecks are disintegrating as we drive them to the bank. Forget hope and change: why aren't the candidates talking about inflation?

Aug 26, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The 2008 Student Loan Blues The 2008 Student Loan Blues

Some 200,000 college students won't qualify for loans in September, and millions more will pay higher interest rates. Can they count on Obama to help them out?

Aug 19, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Bear Stearns Conspiracy The Bear Stearns Conspiracy

Americans know all the details of the John Edwards affair. But they remain in the dark about a scandal that affects the livelihoods of millions. Who orchestrated the fall of Bear S...

Aug 14, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Politics of Pandering The Politics of Pandering

Until they come up with real solutions to our current economic crisis, Obama and McCain should stop trying to buy votes with fuel rebates.

Aug 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics A Devil’s Dictionary of Politics

With millions of first time-voters expected to go to the polls in November, never has an insane political system been more in need of explanation. You won't find much help here.

Aug 3, 2008 / Nicholas von Hoffman

Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents Obama’s Challenge to America’s Parents

He has taken black parents to task for failing to inspire their children; it's a message that needs to be addressed to white America as well.

Aug 1, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

How Wall Street Wrecked Your Retirement How Wall Street Wrecked Your Retirement

The architects of America's disfunctional financial system allowed Wall Street gamble with our retirement savings--and now they appear to have lost it.

Jul 23, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

IndyMac Crash: Portrait of a Panic IndyMac Crash: Portrait of a Panic

America is shaken by images of panicked customers lined up to withdraw money from the failed IndyMac Bank.

Jul 15, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Talking Points for an Energy Crisis Talking Points for an Energy Crisis

Now that rising gas prices and plummeting sales of gas hog vehicles has gotten everyone's attention, let's talk about a long-term plan.

Jul 2, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

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