How to Curb Corporate Power How to Curb Corporate Power
As corporations consolidate, they grab power from the public. Here are seven modest proposals to give power back to the public and avoid another Enron.
Sep 22, 2005 / Feature / Ralph Nader
Wal-Mart to the Rescue! Wal-Mart to the Rescue!
For once, Wal-Mart is acting like a hero, with speedy delivery of water and supplies to Hurricane Katrina victims. If it could only act that way every day.
Sep 14, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
Failing Students, Rising Profits Failing Students, Rising Profits
The Community Education Partners (CEP) serves students the public schools don't want--and it makes millions.
Sep 1, 2005 / Feature / Annette Fuentes
The Bank of Wal-Mart? The Bank of Wal-Mart?
Sounds like an episode of The Simpsons, but this is for real: The retail giant wants even more of your money.
Aug 31, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
When China Went Shopping When China Went Shopping
Like oil and water, Chinese capitalism and US politics just don't mix.
Aug 22, 2005 / Feature / Nicholas von Hoffman
Wal-Mart Woos the Eggheads Wal-Mart Woos the Eggheads
Last year, labor historian Nelson Lichtenstein organized an academic conference on Wal-Mart at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Experts held forth on the Wal-Mart...
Aug 3, 2005 / Liza Featherstone
More than a Feeling More than a Feeling
Wal-Mart is no real friend of civil rights.
Jul 19, 2005 / Liza Featherstone
Lee Scott, Civil Rights Activist (Really!) Lee Scott, Civil Rights Activist (Really!)
Talk about surprising developments, Wal-Mart has done something good.
Jul 8, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
How to Deter White-Collar Crime How to Deter White-Collar Crime
Because of spotty enforcement, white-collar criminals are far more likely to get away with their crimes than poor folks.
Jun 23, 2005 / Feature / David Feige
Taking Heat for Sweatshops Taking Heat for Sweatshops
Despite its efforts to silence whistleblowers, Wal-Mart remains under fire for abusing its workers.
Jun 21, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone