Economic Policy

Eat, Pray—and Vote Eat, Pray—and Vote

Though progressives have ample reason to be disappointed, they should resist the temptation to sit out the November elections.

Sep 27, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Sucking Up to the Bankers, I Sucking Up to the Bankers, I

The Obama Administration, unwilling to confront Wall Street, surrendered the substance as well as the rhetoric of a meaningful populist response to the faux insurgents of the Tea...

Sep 27, 2010 / Robert Scheer

So Long, Summers

So Long, Summers So Long, Summers

Finally! The announced departure of Lawrence Summers as the president’s top economic adviser is welcome news.

Sep 22, 2010 / Robert Scheer

Briefing: Dean Baker on Elizabeth Warren and America’s Poverty Briefing: Dean Baker on Elizabeth Warren and America’s Poverty

Is the recession really ending? What does Elizabeth Warren's sort-of appointment mean? Dean Baker has answers on Grit TV.

Sep 20, 2010 / The Nation on Grit TV

Gordon Gekko’s Wall Street Meets Elizabeth Warren

Gordon Gekko’s Wall Street Meets Elizabeth Warren Gordon Gekko’s Wall Street Meets Elizabeth Warren

Just as the sequel to Oliver Stone's 1987 classic hits theaters, Obama appointee Elizabeth Warren will take on a new generation of Wall Street swindlers.

Sep 20, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Poverty Nation Washington Built The Poverty Nation Washington Built

The massive job losses between 2008 and 2009 were surely the biggest factor in the record poverty numbers the Census just reported. But those harrowing months were neither the be...

Sep 17, 2010 / Kai Wright

Time for a Real Economic Debate Time for a Real Economic Debate

Fifteen million Americans are unemployed. Poverty is up. One in four homes is under water. It's time for a serious debate on the nation's economic direction.

Sep 16, 2010 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Soros Syndrome

The Soros Syndrome The Soros Syndrome

George Soros's gift of $100 million to Human Rights Watch doesn't come without strings attached.

Sep 15, 2010 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

After Summers Comes the Fall After Summers Comes the Fall

Lawrence Summers should be fired for the part he played in bringing about the financial crisis that cost so many Americans their jobs.

Sep 15, 2010 / Robert Scheer

The Breakdown: How Can the Fed Help the Economy?

The Breakdown: How Can the Fed Help the Economy? The Breakdown: How Can the Fed Help the Economy?

In a major speech last month, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pledged to buy more longer-term securities if the economy continues to worsen. But will this benefit really tric...

Sep 10, 2010 / Chris Hayes

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