Cashing Out Detroit Cashing Out Detroit
Saving jobs by giving automakers large amounts of cash is a very expensive form of trickle-down. What we need is a clear plan about how automakers will use the money.
Nov 10, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman
Introducing a New New Deal Introducing a New New Deal
As we move forward, perhaps the best lessons come from yesterday.
Nov 10, 2008 / Campaign for America’s Future
Paul Krugman on Obama’s Economic Priorities Paul Krugman on Obama’s Economic Priorities
The Nobel Prize-winning economist recommends what course of action President Obama should take to rescue the middle class.
Nov 7, 2008 / MSNBC
Robert Scheer on Why Obama Shouldn’t Pick Lawrence Summers Robert Scheer on Why Obama Shouldn’t Pick Lawrence Summers
Robert Scheer explains why Lawrence Summers would be a bad choice as Treasury Secretary for President-Elect Obama.
Nov 7, 2008 / TruthDig
How to End the Recession How to End the Recession
The economy needs a shot of public investment--and if it's green, the payoff will be greatest.
Nov 6, 2008 / Feature / Robert Pollin
Courage in Ohio Courage in Ohio
In a nation hungry for heroes on election day, blue-collar Ohio delivered.
Nov 6, 2008 / Connie Schultz
Slouching Towards Bankruptcy Slouching Towards Bankruptcy
GM is banking on a merger that may threaten the company and its workers' survival.
Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / The Nation
Invest in Innovation Invest in Innovation
The US economy rewarded the finance industry at the expense of our most creative problem-solvers. We need an innovation revival to grow our way back to health.
Oct 30, 2008 / Feature / James S. Henry and Jim Manzi
We’re All Minskyites Now We’re All Minskyites Now
Lessons from a free-market critic on the contradictions of economic crisis.
Oct 29, 2008 / Robert Pollin
The Bailout: Bush’s Final Pillage The Bailout: Bush’s Final Pillage
Brace yourself for a final, frantic stripping of public wealth as the Bush regime goes out the door.
Oct 29, 2008 / Column / Naomi Klein