Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Eight Principles to Guide You Through the ‘Fiscal Cliff’
A few key points to keep in mind during the "fiscal cliff" negotiations.
Dec 3, 2012 / Robert B. Reich
Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism? Is Paul Ryan Making Americans More Favorably Inclined Toward Socialism?
After all the Republican ranting about socialism, a new poll finds Americans have more positive feelings about… socialism.
Dec 2, 2012 / John Nichols
Sorry, Erskine, America Rejected Simpson-Bowles Sorry, Erskine, America Rejected Simpson-Bowles
With their votes, with their responses to exit polls, with every signal they could send, the voters refused to buy the “fix” that Erskine Bowles is selling.
Nov 29, 2012 / John Nichols
It’s the New Economy, Stupid It’s the New Economy, Stupid
Efforts to reduce unemployment and curb inequality must be considered alongside urgent threats to the environment and democracy.
Nov 28, 2012 / Feature / John Cavanagh and Robin Broad
A New Economy for the Developing World A New Economy for the Developing World
Many governments and popular movements are embracing the need for systemic change.
Nov 28, 2012 / Feature / John Cavanagh and Robin Broad
Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair Progressives Organize Push for a Strong SEC Chair
A petition demanding Obama appoint someone who will hold Wall Street accountable has already gained a significant number of signatures.
Nov 27, 2012 / George Zornick
Even the IMF Agrees with Europe’s Anti-Austerity Protests Even the IMF Agrees with Europe’s Anti-Austerity Protests
You know you’re in trouble when the master of structural adjustment says enough is enough.
Nov 20, 2012 / Andy Robinson
The Budget Deal We Deserve The Budget Deal We Deserve
The Congressional Progressive Caucus is standing up to austerity hawks, promoting a “Deal For All” that protects social spending and invests in real growth.
Nov 19, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A ‘Grand Bargain’ on the Fiscal Cliff Could Be a Grand Betrayal A ‘Grand Bargain’ on the Fiscal Cliff Could Be a Grand Betrayal
The “fiscal cliff” is being used to demand cuts that would otherwise be politically impossible.
Nov 14, 2012 / Feature / Robert L. Borosage
The Poor Will Be the First Over the Fiscal Cliff The Poor Will Be the First Over the Fiscal Cliff
Both spending cuts and tax increases will hurt the vulnerable the hardest and fastest.
Nov 14, 2012 / Bryce Covert