Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US? Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?
The head of the Bank of England now says bankers’ lies about interest rates “meet my definition of fraud.” Will US officials finally crack down?
Jul 17, 2012 / John Nichols
George Zornick: The Senate Banking Committee Is in Wall Street’s Pocket George Zornick: The Senate Banking Committee Is in Wall Street’s Pocket
The Senate Banking Committee has close ties to JPMorgan Chase, the very institution it is supposed to regulate.
Jun 15, 2012 / Press Room
Sherrod Brown Held Corporations Accountable, Now They’re Spending Millions to Unseat Him Sherrod Brown Held Corporations Accountable, Now They’re Spending Millions to Unseat Him
Senator Sherrod Brown has been a leader in taking on the big banks, and now the Chamber of Commerce is retaliating.
May 15, 2012 / Zaid Jilani
Gabriel Thompson: How the USDA Is Endangering Workers’ Health Gabriel Thompson: How the USDA Is Endangering Workers’ Health
The USDA proposes to increase the line speed at poultry plants, which could endanger employees who already work long hours doing repetitive hand motions.
Apr 26, 2012 / The Nation
New Rules Mean New Hardship for Poultry Workers New Rules Mean New Hardship for Poultry Workers
The USDA proposes to increase line speed in poultry plants, but the debate is only about food safety. What about the workers?
Apr 25, 2012 / Feature / Gabriel Thompson
ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws ALEC Disbands Task Force Responsible for Voter ID, ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws
As corporations quit, shadowy group disbands task force that developed voter suppression and “shoot first” laws. But ALEC still pushes "model" bills that atta...
Apr 17, 2012 / John Nichols
The Federal Reserve Turns Left The Federal Reserve Turns Left
It’s now the only governing institution that understands the depths of the economic crisis.
Apr 11, 2012 / Feature / William Greider
Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs? Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs?
Or will it encourage fraud?
Apr 2, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Why Oversight Is Good for Business Why Oversight Is Good for Business
History shows that regulation of industries--from meat to pharmaceuticals--has not only protected us, but has provided economic benefits. So why is it demonized?
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner
Is Participatory Rule-Making Possible? Is Participatory Rule-Making Possible?
By giving people a direct voice in shaping regulations, we can make agencies more responsive and accountable, and give citizens a direct stake in policy-making.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / K. Sabeel Rahman