Regulations

Yes, Regulators Can Stop Foreclosures Yes, Regulators Can Stop Foreclosures

Government regulators could insist that mortgage lenders take significant steps to stem the foreclosure crisis--but so far they've refused to.

Dec 10, 2009 / Feature / Greg Kaufmann

Food Without Fear Food Without Fear

Bad peanuts and killer spinach: that's the food story of 2009. But in the coming months we may see a huge turning point in the fight for safety.

Sep 2, 2009 / John Nichols

The Little Agency That Could The Little Agency That Could

Bolstered by Congressional support, the FTC flexes its muscles.

Jun 10, 2009 / Feature / Michael Pertschuk

The ‘FCC-Word’ The ‘FCC-Word’

Censorship is a really dirty word.

May 29, 2008 / Garrett Epps

FDA Puts Medical Test Subjects in Danger FDA Puts Medical Test Subjects in Danger

Research subjects in developing countries--often the poorest, the sickest and with the fewest options--become more vulnerable.

May 19, 2008 / Feature / Sonia Shah

Not Your Father’s FCC Not Your Father’s FCC

As we struggle for media democracy, let's take encouragement from the early actions of the FCC.

Mar 20, 2008 / Feature / Michael J. Copps

The Gutting of the Civil Service The Gutting of the Civil Service

The Bush Administration has so politicized government agencies that an entire culture of civil service professionals is being replaced by conservative political operatives loyal on...

Nov 2, 2006 / Feature / Dan Zegart

What’s Wrong With this Picture? What’s Wrong With this Picture?

FCC commissioners heard testimony in New York this week about how media consolidation stifles diversity, grassroots community and the creativity of independent musicians and artist...

Oct 21, 2006 / Feature / Kristal Brent Zook

The FCC Scandal The FCC Scandal

It's official: Revelations that the FCC suppressed reports on the danger of media consolidation prove the agency is overwhelmingly biased in favor of big media.

Sep 28, 2006 / John Nichols

Republican Wilding Republican Wilding

Congress and the President went home this week with the President on a roll.

Aug 3, 2005 / Robert L. Borosage

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