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
Sins & the Citi Sins & the Citi
Where is the public's outrage over corruption in US finance and banking?
Jun 16, 2005 / William Greider
Wal-Mart’s Good (and Bad) Sides Wal-Mart’s Good (and Bad) Sides
Opposition to Wal-Mart in a community can invigorate progressive politics and expose entrenched politicians as vision-free hacks.
Jun 11, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone
Lee Scott, What a Charmer! Lee Scott, What a Charmer!
At Wal-Mart's annual shareholders meeting, the company blames workers for its public relations disasters.
Jun 9, 2005 / Feature / Liza Featherstone