Is the SEC Up to the Job? Is the SEC Up to the Job?
One of the best kept secrets in Washington is the working of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Does it get the job done? Not even close.
Apr 22, 2010 / Laura Flanders
The Sanders Standard for Serious Bank Reform The Sanders Standard for Serious Bank Reform
The independent senator from Vermont backs four amendments to make a tepid bill muscular enough to change the way Wall Street does business.
Apr 20, 2010 / John Nichols
Economy is in the Eyes of the Beholder Economy is in the Eyes of the Beholder
Beauty's in the eye of the beholder, especially, apparently, the beauty of bailouts.
Apr 20, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Greenspan’s Delusions Greenspan’s Delusions
The former Fed chief makes his case: everyone, and no one, is to blame for the financial crisis.
Apr 15, 2010 / Chris Hayes
How to Talk to a Tea Party Activist How to Talk to a Tea Party Activist
Some of the tea party's anger at the tax system is justified. We can find common ground with open-minded activists.
Apr 14, 2010 / Chuck Collins
Tax Day and America’s War Tax Day and America’s War
What the mayor of one community hard hit by war spending is doing.
Apr 14, 2010 / Jo Comerford
Why I’m Still an Optimist Why I’m Still an Optimist
After reporting US politics and economics for forty years, Nation national affairs correspondent William Greider still considers himself an optimist. Appearing as a guest on Radio ...
Apr 12, 2010 / William Greider
Shaky Foundations for the Economy Shaky Foundations for the Economy
Last week Tim Geithner told steelworkers in Pittsburgh that unemployment is to remain "unacceptably high" for some time. He blamed what he called "the recession"...
Apr 6, 2010 / Laura Flanders
Obama’s Slow March Toward Real Foreclosure Relief Obama’s Slow March Toward Real Foreclosure Relief
Obama's latest fix is a step in the right direction, but just a step.
Mar 26, 2010 / Kai Wright
Friedmanism at the Fed II Friedmanism at the Fed II
The House Oversight Committee continues its investigation of former New York Fed Board Chairman Stephen Friedman.
Mar 26, 2010 / Greg Kaufmann