To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain To Rescue Local Economies, Cities Seize Underwater Mortgages Through Eminent Domain
In Richmond, California, home prices plummeted 58 percent since their peak. Now the city is trying out a new way to help homeowners refinance—and halt the slide into foreclosure.
Jul 12, 2013 / Peter Dreier
Eliot Spitzer: Great Policy, Arrogant Politics Eliot Spitzer: Great Policy, Arrogant Politics
He knows how to use public posts to check and balance the money power. But Spitzer’s dismissal of public financing of campaigns makes for an unsettling comeback.
Jul 8, 2013 / John Nichols
Elizabeth Warren Tackles Wall Street Elizabeth Warren Tackles Wall Street
The reform-minded senator talks tough, and she knows where the bodies are buried.
Jul 2, 2013 / Feature / William Greider
Welcome to the (Don’t Be) Evil Empire Welcome to the (Don’t Be) Evil Empire
Google eats the world.
Jun 25, 2013 / Rebecca Solnit
Fired Walmart Workers Arrested in Protest at Yahoo Headquarters Fired Walmart Workers Arrested in Protest at Yahoo Headquarters
Workers and supporters urged Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer, a Walmart board member, to address the firing of eleven Walmart worker-activists.
Jun 24, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Walmart Fires Eleven Strikers in Alleged Retaliation Walmart Fires Eleven Strikers in Alleged Retaliation
The OUR Walmart campaign alleges that multiple strikers are being retaliated against.
Jun 22, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Union Activists Bring ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Message to Google Headquarters Union Activists Bring ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Message to Google Headquarters
SEIU charges that the treatment of subcontracted security guards contradicts Google's motto.
Jun 21, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Whose Walmart?: Workers Crash Walmart’s Party Whose Walmart?: Workers Crash Walmart’s Party
Taking inspiration from small strikes and actions over the past few years, OUR Walmart activists struck a note of dissent at the corporation’s annual party.
Jun 17, 2013 / Josh Eidelson
Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster Killing the Messenger: Greek Government Shuts Down the State Broadcaster
After the government announces the closing of ERT by fiat, staff occupy the building as protesters gather outside.
Jun 11, 2013 / Maria Margaronis
How Spy Agency Contractors Have Already Abused Their Power How Spy Agency Contractors Have Already Abused Their Power
Could intelligence-gathering private contractors abuse their power? A scandal from 2011 shows contractors willing to snoop on activists and journalists for cash.
Jun 11, 2013 / Lee Fang