William Greider

National Affairs Correspondent

William Greider is The Nation’s national-affairs correspondent.

Spy Agencies, Not Politicians, Hold the Cards in Washington

Spy Agencies, Not Politicians, Hold the Cards in Washington Spy Agencies, Not Politicians, Hold the Cards in Washington

The CIA and NSA routinely ignore the Constitution, yet want the Justice Department to protect them from an over-reaching Congress.

Mar 24, 2014 / Books & the Arts / William Greider

Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations?

Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations? Can Germany Reform American Labor Relations?

German corporations are far more respectful of worker rights—and may have more influence on future US developments than our politicians realize.

Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / William Greider

Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul

Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul Why the Federal Reserve Needs an Overhaul

This 100-year-old antique is undemocratic, too close to elite banking interests and often blind to the economic conditions that affect most Americans.

Feb 12, 2014 / Feature / William Greider

It Took 3 Men 30 Years to Screw Up the Economy—Can One Woman Fix It?

It Took 3 Men 30 Years to Screw Up the Economy—Can One Woman Fix It? It Took 3 Men 30 Years to Screw Up the Economy—Can One Woman Fix It?

Volcker, Greenspan and Bernanke created this messed up economy, and now it's up to Janet Yellen to clean up after them.

Feb 3, 2014 / William Greider

Happy New Year, Losers

Happy New Year, Losers Happy New Year, Losers

Thanks to Chief Justice John Roberts, millions of poor Americans won’t get health insurance. 

Dec 31, 2013 / William Greider

Janet Yellen Is the First Female Head of the Fed. Will That Matter?

Janet Yellen Is the First Female Head of the Fed. Will That Matter? Janet Yellen Is the First Female Head of the Fed. Will That Matter?

Monetary policy is a feminist issue—and Janet Yellen has an opportunity to change some of the Fed’s basic values.

Dec 20, 2013 / William Greider

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule

Will the amendment be enough to change the behavior of bankers? Doubtful.

Dec 12, 2013 / William Greider

How to Revive the Fight for Single-Payer

How to Revive the Fight for Single-Payer How to Revive the Fight for Single-Payer

Rep. Jim McDermott of Washington is optimistic that it will come—if we give states the tools to adopt it at their own pace.

Dec 4, 2013 / Feature / William Greider

Awkward Truth From a Guilty Rich Guy

Awkward Truth From a Guilty Rich Guy Awkward Truth From a Guilty Rich Guy

Two cheers for Bill Gross, the co-founder and managing director of PIMCO, the California-based bond house that manages some $2 trillion in other people’s wealth.

Nov 4, 2013 / William Greider

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama? Is the NSA Eavesdropping on President Obama?

It sounds far-fetched, but the US has a history of high-level snooping.

Oct 29, 2013 / William Greider

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