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Still No End to ‘Too Big to Fail’ Still No End to ‘Too Big to Fail’

A year and a half after Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act, the Federal Reserve still refuses to block the Capitol One mergers.

Feb 15, 2012 / William Greider

2012: Year of the Woman? 2012: Year of the Woman?

Challenging the Republican men who are waging the War on Women.  

Feb 15, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran Dennis Ross Shoots Down War With Iran

Hawkish adviser says Iran is ready to talk.

Feb 15, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Jeremy Lin! Why the Knicks’ New Star Is Not the New Tebow Jeremy Lin! Why the Knicks’ New Star Is Not the New Tebow

It’s an easy comparison. It’'s also dead wrong. The conflation of their stories does little more than burnish Tebow’s credentials at Lin’s expense.

Feb 15, 2012 / Dave Zirin

Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney Why Wall Street Is Doubling Down on Romney

Mitt's fundraising advantage among big wealthy donors, especially in the financial sector keeps growing. That's because they're afraid of his opponents.

Feb 15, 2012 / Ben Adler

Remembering Dr. Stephen Levin Remembering Dr. Stephen Levin

Dr. Stephen Levin's work continues to effect change and save lives.

Feb 14, 2012 / Katie Halper

Will the Payroll Tax Compromise Freeze Out the Unemployed? Will the Payroll Tax Compromise Freeze Out the Unemployed?

A bipartisan deal on extending the payroll tax cut might sidestep badly needed help for the jobless.

Feb 14, 2012 / George Zornick

Tip Your Servers This Valentine’s Day Tip Your Servers This Valentine’s Day

In the restaurant industry, the wage gap between men and women is a matter of policy. Millions of the restaurant workers who serve our food cannot afford to eat. 

Feb 14, 2012 / Laura Flanders

A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy A Make-or-Break Moment for Democracy

President Obama's endorsement of super-PAC money may be the only way to roll back Citizens United.

Feb 14, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The United States and Al Qaeda Are on the Same Side in Syria The United States and Al Qaeda Are on the Same Side in Syria

Radical Islamists and the Muslim Brotherhood back anti-Iran effort by Saudi Arabia.

Feb 14, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

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