Banking

Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served

Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served Justice for Homeowners—Still Not Served

It took pressure from progressives to get a partly decent mortgage fraud settlement. They can’t take their eyes off the prize now.

Apr 18, 2012 / George Zornick

The Man Blocking America’s Recovery The Man Blocking America’s Recovery

With millions still on the verge of losing their homes, why is the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency standing in the way of solutions for the housing crisis? 

Mar 21, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

At Last, Some Decency on Wall Street At Last, Some Decency on Wall Street

By the time you read this, the PR hacks of Goldman Sachs will be trying to destroy the reputation of whistle-blower Greg Smith.

Mar 15, 2012 / Robert Scheer

The Democrats Who Unleashed Wall Street and Got Away With It The Democrats Who Unleashed Wall Street and Got Away With It

That Lawrence Summers and Bill Clinton, the president he served as treasury secretary, can still get away with disclaiming responsibility for our financial meltdown is an insult to...

Feb 2, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Eric Schneiderman: The Right Man, the Right Moment Eric Schneiderman: The Right Man, the Right Moment

Schneiderman not about to let himself be co-opted for Obama’s re-election bid.

Jan 31, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Obama’s Faux Populism Sounds Like Bill Clinton Obama’s Faux Populism Sounds Like Bill Clinton

Betrayal by the “good guys” for whom we have ended up voting has become the norm.

Jan 26, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Hold Banks Accountable! Hold Banks Accountable!

In contrast to Obama’s go-easy approach, officials like Eric Schneiderman and Martha Coakley are insisting on vigorous prosecution of bankers.

Dec 7, 2011 / The Editors

It’s Accountability Time for Banks and Wall Street It’s Accountability Time for Banks and Wall Street

The bailouts were worse than we thought.

Dec 6, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Oregon Trail to Banking Local The Oregon Trail to Banking Local

Oregon activisits are building a better place to move their money.

Nov 28, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Stop the Big Bank Payday Predators Stop the Big Bank Payday Predators

A new report exposes how the big bank backing helps payday loan companies prey on the poor and veterans.

Nov 7, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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