How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis How US ‘Free Trade’ Policies Created the Central American Migration Crisis
To strengthen corporate dominance, Washington steadily undermined democracy, encouraged exploitation and nourished anti-union violence in the south.
Feb 6, 2015 / Michelle Chen
The Workers’ Think Tank The Workers’ Think Tank
With an eye on the United States and Greece, scholars at the Levy Economics Institute are developing plans to ensure full employment.
Feb 2, 2015 / Sasha Abramsky
What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe What Syriza’s Victory Means for Greece—and for Europe
The election was a triumph for anti-austerity politics and a rejection of corruption. Now comes the hard part.
Jan 29, 2015 / Maria Margaronis
The European Union Remains Divided The European Union Remains Divided
Europe remains politically and economically divided.
Jan 28, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen
A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery A Staggeringly Lopsided Economic Recovery
The 1 percent has captured the majority of gains since the Great Recession in most states.
Jan 26, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter
This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America This Is the Key to Recovering Black Wealth in America
America’s giant wealth disparity is driven by a history of racist redlining.
Jan 13, 2015 / Mike Konczal and Bryce Covert
As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big As Top Democrats Embrace a Robin Hood Tax, It’s Time for Activists to Go Big
Taxing financial transactions can provide real resources to address income inequality.
Jan 12, 2015 / John Nichols
Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power? Will Snap Elections Bring Greece’s Syriza to Power?
And if so, does the left party inherit a poisoned chalice? Or can it make a fresh start?
Dec 31, 2014 / Maria Margaronis
This Is the Next Big Fight Between Progressives and the Wall Street Dems This Is the Next Big Fight Between Progressives and the Wall Street Dems
Progressive senators are objecting to Obama’s latest Wall Street nominee.
Nov 24, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter
Never Mind ISIS, It’s ISDS That’s the Real Threat Never Mind ISIS, It’s ISDS That’s the Real Threat
The Trans-Pacific Partnership might give corporations the ability to sue countries for “expected future profits.”
Nov 11, 2014 / Greg Grandin