Dr. Paulson’s Magic Potion Dr. Paulson’s Magic Potion
As Bush and Paulson throw money at the problem, Obama is moving rapidly to adapt to the crisis that awaits the next president.
Oct 16, 2008 / William Greider
Naomi Klein Explains Disaster Capitalism to Stephen Colbert Naomi Klein Explains Disaster Capitalism to Stephen Colbert
Naomi Klein says the government exploits crises to pass pro-business agendas...How can she say that? We're in the middle of a crisis!
Oct 3, 2008 / The Colbert Report
Obama’s Bailout Strategy Obama’s Bailout Strategy
Framing the financial crisis as a verdict on free-market fantasies, Obama can win with a mandate to end the war and build a better economy from the bottom up.
Oct 2, 2008 / Tom Hayden
The Communist Manifesto Turns 160 The Communist Manifesto Turns 160
As Karl Marx's opus marks a big birthday, capitalism seems willing to mark the occasion by dropping dead.
Oct 1, 2008 / Books & the Arts / Barbara Ehrenreich
Main Street Marches on Wall Street Main Street Marches on Wall Street
As economic turmoil continues over the proposed bailout plan, activists put pressure on Congress.
Sep 30, 2008 / Feature / Lucas Mann
John McCain: The Fundamental Deregulator John McCain: The Fundamental Deregulator
John McCain may have recently discovered his inner populist, but he has been pushing for deregulation all year.
Sep 23, 2008 / Huffington Post
Naomi Klein Discusses Wall St Crisis and ‘Disaster Capitalism’ Naomi Klein Discusses Wall St Crisis and ‘Disaster Capitalism’
The Nation's Naomi Klein discusses how Christmas came early for Wall Street this year--and we're paying the bill.
Sep 22, 2008 / Real Time with Bill Maher
The McCain-Keating Connection The McCain-Keating Connection
The current banking crisis and McCain's political history should be creating a serious case of déjà vu.
Sep 19, 2008 / Progressive Accountability
A Conservative Confidence Game A Conservative Confidence Game
The Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac crisis strips the clothes off the Emperor of Markets.
Sep 9, 2008 / Deborah Stone
State Capitalism Comes to America State Capitalism Comes to America
A historic line has been crossed. With no debate or commitment to policy or principle, an enormous segment of the American economy has been turned over to the government.
Sep 8, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman