Economics

Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats

Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats Presidential Prospect or Not, Elizabeth Warren Has a Lesson for Democrats

She's teaching her party how to take the events of a moment and weave them into a narrative that addresses the fundamental challenges facing the country.

Apr 8, 2014 / John Nichols

11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits

11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits 11 GOP Excuses for Not Extending Unemployment Benefits

Why don't Republicans want to extend long-term jobless aid? Actually, it's hard to tell.

Apr 8, 2014 / George Zornick

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio Poll Finds Jury Still Out on de Blasio

And that’s good news for the progressive mayor.

Apr 8, 2014 / Jarrett Murphy

Will the IMF Bailout Turn Ukraine Into Another Greece?

Will the IMF Bailout Turn Ukraine Into Another Greece? Will the IMF Bailout Turn Ukraine Into Another Greece?

Ordinary people will be the undisputed losers in the International Monetary Fund’s loan deal with Ukraine.

Apr 7, 2014 / Alec Luhn

Will America Once More Turn Its Back on Civil Rights?

Will America Once More Turn Its Back on Civil Rights? Will America Once More Turn Its Back on Civil Rights?

States are cutting back voting days, repealing same-day registration and creating strict voter identification requirements.

Apr 3, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

How the Unemployment Relief Bill Might Weaken Your Pension

How the Unemployment Relief Bill Might Weaken Your Pension How the Unemployment Relief Bill Might Weaken Your Pension

Only one year removed from a pension-funding crisis, companies are getting a pass.

Apr 3, 2014 / George Zornick

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis

And it increases the chances that you'll be on the hook for another bailout.

Apr 2, 2014 / George Zornick

How Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Initiative Could Really Make a Difference

How Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Initiative Could Really Make a Difference How Obama’s Brother’s Keeper Initiative Could Really Make a Difference

Lecturing black men isn’t going to help them overcome the barriers they face. Better jobs and education policies will.

Apr 2, 2014 / Pedro Noguera

Will Phony Populists Hijack the Fight Against Inequality?

Will Phony Populists Hijack the Fight Against Inequality? Will Phony Populists Hijack the Fight Against Inequality?

These days everyone wants to ‘create opportunity,’ but few want a class war.

Apr 2, 2014 / Feature / Zoë Carpenter

Good News! Janet Yellen Speaks English, Not Fedspeak

Good News! Janet Yellen Speaks English, Not Fedspeak Good News! Janet Yellen Speaks English, Not Fedspeak

The new Fed chair came out in strong support of working families and the unemployed in her foundational speech this week. 

Apr 1, 2014 / William Greider

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