William Greider

National Affairs Correspondent

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

Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy

Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy Reimagining Capitalism: Bold Ideas for a New Economy

True economic recovery will require creative solutions to deeply rooted problems. Our first great task is to change the way we talk about what's possible.

Jun 8, 2011 / Feature / William Greider

Why Is Obama Dragging His Heels on Appointing Elizabeth Warren to Head CFPB? Why Is Obama Dragging His Heels on Appointing Elizabeth Warren to Head CFPB?

Warren's biggest problem isn't the Republicans. It's Obama's finance boys who don't want an outspoken consumer advocate in a powerful role.

May 27, 2011 / William Greider

Why Is Obama Dragging His Heels on Appointing Elizabeth Warren to Head CFPB? Why Is Obama Dragging His Heels on Appointing Elizabeth Warren to Head CFPB?

Warren's biggest problem isn't the Republicans. It's Obama's finance boys who don't want an outspoken consumer advocate in a powerful role.

May 27, 2011 / William Greider

Pakistan: Our Mendacious Ally

Pakistan: Our Mendacious Ally Pakistan: Our Mendacious Ally

It is impossible to believe the government of Pakistan did not know exactly where we could find Osama.

May 3, 2011 / William Greider

The Ghost of bin Laden

The Ghost of bin Laden The Ghost of bin Laden

Now that Osama is dead, can America at last break free of the conceit of endless war? 

May 2, 2011 / William Greider

The Age of Deleveraging The Age of Deleveraging

If Obama continues to refuse to intervene in the economy, Americans are in for a painful decade.

Apr 27, 2011 / William Greider

The Credit Rating Hoax The Credit Rating Hoax

"Brave" politicians in both parties want to cut healthcare and Social Security to save the country from wrathful judgment by Standard & Poor’s. What a hoot.

Apr 20, 2011 / William Greider

Put the Banksters on Trial

Put the Banksters on Trial Put the Banksters on Trial

In the foreclosure scandal, the crooks are still calling the shots.

Mar 30, 2011 / William Greider

How Wall Street Crooks Get Out of Jail Free

How Wall Street Crooks Get Out of Jail Free How Wall Street Crooks Get Out of Jail Free

Over the past decade, the Justice Department has gone soft on corporate crime.

Mar 24, 2011 / Feature / William Greider

FCIC Report Turns a Blind Eye to Wall Street Fraud

FCIC Report Turns a Blind Eye to Wall Street Fraud FCIC Report Turns a Blind Eye to Wall Street Fraud

The commission's report offers an indictment of the leading players in the economic catastrophe, but ignores the out-and-out swindling.

Feb 3, 2011 / William Greider

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