Heck of a Job, Bernanke Heck of a Job, Bernanke
Taking over Fannie, Freddie, banks and brokerages is one thing; knowing what to do with them is something else.
Sep 12, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Backward Bailout Backward Bailout
Instead of bailing out the money guys who created the housing crisis, Washington should concentrate on healing the victims.
Sep 10, 2008 / The Editors
State Capitalism Comes to America State Capitalism Comes to America
A historic line has been crossed. With no debate or commitment to policy or principle, an enormous segment of the American economy has been turned over to the government.
Sep 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
The Bear Stearns Conspiracy The Bear Stearns Conspiracy
Americans know all the details of the John Edwards affair. But they remain in the dark about a scandal that affects the livelihoods of millions. Who orchestrated the fall of Bear S...
Aug 14, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers A Bipartisan Lovefest With Bankers
This is a time to condemn the banking industry, not embrace it. So what do McCain and Obama think they're doing?
Jul 30, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green
Don't just bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: require them to start building environmentally responsible homes.
Jul 24, 2008 / James S. Henry and Brent Blackwelder
Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers Attack of the Global Pirate Bankers
For decades, the world's largest banks have been helping wealthy Americans steal billions in unpaid taxes. What are we going to do about it?
Jul 22, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry
Tough Love for Bankers Tough Love for Bankers
Our current financial disaster is the real legacy of the Reagan Revolution. So why don't we let the deregulated banking industry sink or swim?
Jul 16, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
IndyMac Crash: Portrait of a Panic IndyMac Crash: Portrait of a Panic
America is shaken by images of panicked customers lined up to withdraw money from the failed IndyMac Bank.
Jul 15, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
A Subprime Bailout A Subprime Bailout
Congress bails out the banks, but needs to do far more for homeowners devastated by the subprime crisis.
Jun 26, 2008 / The Editors