Economy

Scott Brown’s Hypocrisy on Wall Street Reform Scott Brown’s Hypocrisy on Wall Street Reform

The incumbent senator tried to take credit for being the decisive vote on Dodd-Frank—which he helped weaken in exchange for Wall Street donations.

Oct 11, 2012 / George Zornick

John Nichols: Paul Ryan Is No Champion of American Auto Workers John Nichols: Paul Ryan Is No Champion of American Auto Workers

Paul Ryan claims he’s dedicated to reviving the American auto industry. But his voting record says otherwise. 

Oct 11, 2012 / Press Room

Debate This! Debate This!

Women were not the only ones left out of the last presidential debate. Here's what the next moderator should ask.

Oct 11, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Tagg Team: The Romney Family Recipe for Crony Capitalism Tagg Team: The Romney Family Recipe for Crony Capitalism

How investors in Tagg’s firm Solamere Capital can cash in if his father wins.

Oct 10, 2012 / Feature / Lee Fang

The Economic Crisis Both Presidential Candidates Are Ignoring The Economic Crisis Both Presidential Candidates Are Ignoring

Instead of addressing the real problems, Obama and Romney are focusing on deficit reduction. 

Oct 10, 2012 / Feature / Sherle R. Schwenninger

On the Road With Working America On the Road With Working America

In the depressed former steel towns of western Pennsylvania, disillusionment with all politicians is deep. The AFL-CIO's labor affiliate is trying to change that.

Oct 10, 2012 / Feature / Josh Eidelson

Biden Should Rip Ryan on Neglect of Hometown Workers Biden Should Rip Ryan on Neglect of Hometown Workers

Romney said, “Let Detroit Go Bankrupt.” Ryan cast votes that hastened the collape of “Detroit West”—the auto region he represented.

Oct 10, 2012 / John Nichols

Universities Dump Adidas Over Labor Disputes Universities Dump Adidas Over Labor Disputes

In its reckless quest to overtake Nike in the sportswear market, Adidas built a footloose global supply chain to force its factories into cut-throat competition.

Oct 9, 2012 / StudentNation / Garrett Shishido Strain

Schumer Calls Out Dems on Regressive Tax Reform Schumer Calls Out Dems on Regressive Tax Reform

The influential New York senator is urging his party not to pursue across-the-board rate cuts. 

Oct 9, 2012 / George Zornick

Why We Should All Care About the Walmart Strikers Why We Should All Care About the Walmart Strikers

As low-wage retail jobs take over our economy, this strike will tell us whether workers can improve them.

Oct 9, 2012 / Bryce Covert

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