Deflation on the Horizon Deflation on the Horizon
If everyday life is hit by a deflationary wave, it will bring extreme hardship to millions.
Sep 30, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Regional Banks Can Solve the Credit Crisis Regional Banks Can Solve the Credit Crisis
Take a lesson from Andrew Jackson: Rely on regional banks, not Wall Street, to get money in the hands of people who need it.
Sep 26, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Sarah Palin, Affirmative Action Babe Sarah Palin, Affirmative Action Babe
Affirmative action for potential leaders of the world's most powerful country: that's what the GOP stands for now.
Sep 24, 2008 / Column / Katha Pollitt
The End of the Casino Economy The End of the Casino Economy
Now is the moment to kick neoliberalism into the grave. We won't get another moment like this in our lifetimes.
Sep 24, 2008 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
John McCain Explains What He Meant by Saying That the Fundamentals of the Economy Are Strong John McCain Explains What He Meant by Saying That the Fundamentals of the Economy Are Strong
He'll figure it out eventually.
Sep 24, 2008 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Desperate Measures Desperate Measures
Remember the National Lampoon cover showing a puppy with a gun to its head? That's the Paulson plan.
Sep 24, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Paulson’s Plan: Financial Fascism Paulson’s Plan: Financial Fascism
Henry Paulson isn't proposing the nationalization of private corporations--he wants a corporate takeover of government.
Sep 24, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
The Mother of All Bailouts The Mother of All Bailouts
Even without knowing the specifics of Paulson's staggering rescue plan, you can kiss the environment, preschool education and health insurance for all goodbye.
Sep 19, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Great Depression II Great Depression II
Fifty-seven million American families, who put their money in theoretically stable investments find themselves staring into the abyss.
Sep 18, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman