The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone The Videogame That Yanis Varoufakis Used to Study the Eurozone
Greece’s new finance minister has studied a huge, functioning economy in incredible detail already—through an online multiplayer videogame.
Feb 12, 2015 / Helen Lewis
Wrong-Way Obama? Wrong-Way Obama?
He may be leading us toward economic catastrophe.
Feb 11, 2015 / William Greider
These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes These Motel Rooms Are the Last Resort for Families Without Homes
A critical lack of affordable housing is turning overpriced motels into long-term shelter.
Feb 11, 2015 / Leighton Akio Woodhouse
Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe Obama Is Leading the Way Toward Economic Catastrophe
If he doesn't read the writing on the bank notes, the president will be remembered as “Wrong-Way Obama.”
Feb 9, 2015 / William Greider
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 Oil Price Collapse Is Not Just Another Bust Cycle The Oil Price Collapse Is Not Just Another Bust Cycle
This time, it could be long-lasting—with dramatic consequences for the climate, the economy and the global balance of power.
Feb 4, 2015 / Michael T. Klare
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
The City That Outlawed Free Food The City That Outlawed Free Food
Activists in Fort Lauderdale have just filed a lawsuit alleging that the city’s ban on providing food to the homeless violates the First Amendment.
Feb 2, 2015 / Michelle Chen
From Detroit to Dublin, a Fight for the Right to Water From Detroit to Dublin, a Fight for the Right to Water
Irish activists fighting a plan to increase the cost of water have an unlikely ally in their corner: the Detroit Water Brigade.
Jan 29, 2015 / Brian Fitzpatrick and Foreign Policy In Focus
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