Did President Trump Really Strike A Deal That Screwed Republicans? Did President Trump Really Strike A Deal That Screwed Republicans?
The whole question revolves around whether Democrats actually want to play hardball.
Sep 7, 2017 / David Dayen
Trump’s Sanctions Make Economic Recovery in Venezuela Nearly Impossible Trump’s Sanctions Make Economic Recovery in Venezuela Nearly Impossible
The new financial embargo will worsen shortages, inflict suffering, and restrict Venezuela’s policy options.
Sep 7, 2017 / Mark Weisbrot
The Rollback of Pro-Worker Policies Since Trump Took Office Is Staggering The Rollback of Pro-Worker Policies Since Trump Took Office Is Staggering
This Labor Day, don’t listen to his empty promises to protect working people.
Sep 1, 2017 / Helaine Olen
Puerto Rico’s Oversight Board Is About to Slash Government Workers’ Hours—and Pay Puerto Rico’s Oversight Board Is About to Slash Government Workers’ Hours—and Pay
But the island’s governor says he's willing to go to jail to prevent the furloughs.
Aug 31, 2017 / Ed Morales
Corporate Tax Cuts Don’t Create Jobs, They Enrich CEOs Corporate Tax Cuts Don’t Create Jobs, They Enrich CEOs
A new study provides galling examples of this trend.
Aug 30, 2017 / David Dayen
Paul Ryan Debated a Nun and the Nun Won Paul Ryan Debated a Nun and the Nun Won
Challenged by a former educator, the Speaker of the House got everything wrong—factually, and morally.
Aug 25, 2017 / John Nichols
Don’t Just Protect Affirmative Action From Trump—Demand More Don’t Just Protect Affirmative Action From Trump—Demand More
Racism’s economic effects are pernicious.
Aug 25, 2017 / Bryce Covert
How Maxine Waters Became a Heroine for the Trump Era How Maxine Waters Became a Heroine for the Trump Era
When it comes to challenging Trump, the congresswoman from California says, “I’m gonna take off the gloves and I’m gonna put my career on the line.”
Aug 23, 2017 / Collier Meyerson
Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally. Democrats Are Starting a Fierce Internal Debate. Finally.
The party establishment won’t change on its own, and Democratic leaders won’t see the light unless they feel the heat.
Aug 22, 2017 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Take Away Trump’s Blank Check for Endless War Take Away Trump’s Blank Check for Endless War
You can also write a letter to the editor to demand the removal of Confederate statues, and join a campaign to take economic power from Wall Street and give it back to communities.
Aug 22, 2017 / NationAction