William Greider

National Affairs Correspondent

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

Speak Out to the Federal Reserve! Speak Out to the Federal Reserve!

Progressives falsely assume this mysterious institution is impervious to public pressure. We need to make our voices heard.

Nov 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

George McGovern, the Last Honest Democrat George McGovern, the Last Honest Democrat

His landslide defeat in 1972 taught a generation of aspiring young Democrats not to try that again—and they didn’t.

Oct 22, 2012 / William Greider

Ralph Nader, ‘Lone Ranger,’ Rides Again Ralph Nader, ‘Lone Ranger,’ Rides Again

Nader’s The Seventeen Solutions is a subversive primer that should be read in every high school civics class.

Oct 4, 2012 / Books & the Arts / William Greider

The Stimulus Alone Won’t Fix the Economy The Stimulus Alone Won’t Fix the Economy

A sweet day for the financial traders does not necessarily translate into good news for Joe Sixpack.

Sep 14, 2012 / William Greider

Who’s Got the Nukes? Who’s Got the Nukes?

As Israel steps up its saber-rattling against Iran, the US press continues to ignore facts that would undermine Israel's “moral” position.

Sep 12, 2012 / William Greider

Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper

Resorting to “root canal economics,” the Republicans are falling into a trap. 

Aug 30, 2012 / William Greider

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice

Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?

Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider

Exchange Exchange

The gold standard

Jul 10, 2012 / William Greider and Stephen Mihm

A New Way to Recharge the Economy A New Way to Recharge the Economy

The Federal Reserve should issue a limited-use credit card to every adult.

Jul 10, 2012 / William Greider

Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins Roberts and Obamacare: The Odd Couple Wins

With the ACA upheld, the door has been opened for evolution toward what eventually will be recognized as nationalized healthcare.

Jun 29, 2012 / William Greider

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