Economics

China Goes Dark

China Goes Dark China Goes Dark

Hard-hitting New York Times coverage has been journalism at its best—although the Chinese authorities apparently don't agree.

Dec 18, 2013 / Column / Eric Alterman

Willy Brandt at 100: Recalling, Renewing a Struggle Against Global Inequality

Willy Brandt at 100: Recalling, Renewing a Struggle Against Global Inequality Willy Brandt at 100: Recalling, Renewing a Struggle Against Global Inequality

The former German chancellor still calls us to “ build a world in which sharing, justice, freedom and peace might prevail.”

Dec 18, 2013 / John Nichols

Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Tell Congress: We Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Thanks to Congress, it’s shaping up to be a bleak holiday season for 1.3 million unemployed Americans. 

Dec 17, 2013 / NationAction

This Week in Poverty: Signing Off

This Week in Poverty: Signing Off This Week in Poverty: Signing Off

After a two-year run, This Week in Poverty signs off.

Dec 13, 2013 / Greg Kaufmann

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule Don’t Get Too Excited About the Volcker Rule

Will the amendment be enough to change the behavior of bankers? Doubtful.

Dec 12, 2013 / William Greider

Who’s Really Waging the Class War?

Who’s Really Waging the Class War? Who’s Really Waging the Class War?

There’s little support among the wealthiest Americans for policy reforms to reduce income inequality.

Dec 12, 2013 / Bill Moyers

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits Keep the Pressure on Congress to Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits

There’s still time for Congress to decide not to ruin the holidays for 1.3 million unemployed Americans. 

Dec 11, 2013 / NationAction

Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax

Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax Linda Tirado Is Not a Hoax

The author of "Why I Make Terrible Decisions" discovers the dark side of Internet fame.

Dec 11, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Michelle Goldberg

Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights Nelson Mandela’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The anti-apartheid hero asked world leaders to “have the courage to ensure that, at last, we build a human world consistent with the provisions of that historic Declaration.&...

Dec 10, 2013 / John Nichols

The Republican Holiday To-do List

The Republican Holiday To-do List The Republican Holiday To-do List

Nothing says holiday cheer like cutting food stamps and unemployment benefits!

Dec 9, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

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