Economy

Change We Can Bank On Change We Can Bank On

Reject the old-boy network whose sexism, stupidity and greed helped drive our current financial crisis. How about Sheila Bair for Treasury Secretary?

Nov 19, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer

Why We Shouldn’t Save GM Why We Shouldn’t Save GM

The bailout should be used to expand unemployment compensation instead of propping up a single, failing corporation.

Nov 18, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Paulson Plays While We Pay Paulson Plays While We Pay

A little under $300 billion of the $700 billion bailout has been invested, loaned out or lost. And as long as Henry Paulson's in charge, we won't know where it went.

Nov 14, 2008 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

In Praise of a Rocky Transition In Praise of a Rocky Transition

Every sweetheart deal the Bush administration makes threatens to hobble Obama's ability to deliver on his promise of change.

Nov 13, 2008 / Column / Naomi Klein

Obama’s New Deal Obama’s New Deal

Obama has an opportunity to further racial and economic justice by fusing the New Deal and civil rights traditions.

Nov 13, 2008 / William P. Jones

The Summers Conundrum The Summers Conundrum

In light of all of the corruption and cronyism that have marked the career of Lawrence Summers, why is Obama considering him for treasury secretary?

Nov 11, 2008 / Feature / Mark Ames

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

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