John Nichols: The GOP’s Wisconsin Envy John Nichols: The GOP’s Wisconsin Envy
How Scott Walker influenced the Republican presidential race.
Apr 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Why We Must Raise the Minimum Wage Why We Must Raise the Minimum Wage
Instead of making vague promises to create high-paying jobs, the government should increase wages for the jobs that actually exist.
Apr 3, 2012 / Column / Alexander Cockburn
The 99 Percent for the 100 Percent: The Case for Deep Patriotism The 99 Percent for the 100 Percent: The Case for Deep Patriotism
In a new book, the former Obama White House advisor makes the case for a movement that engages all Americans in the practice of deep patriotism.
Apr 2, 2012 / Van Jones
Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs? Will the JOBS Act Actually Create Jobs?
Or will it encourage fraud?
Apr 2, 2012 / Chris Hayes
Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself Marjorie Kelly: Saving Capitalism From Itself
Several years ago, the editor of Business Ethics magazine published a blueprint for a new, more humane economy. There has never been a better time to put her visionary plan into ac...
Apr 2, 2012 / Ken Miller
A New Energy Third World in North America? A New Energy Third World in North America?
How the big energy companies plan to turn the United States into a third world petro-state.
Apr 2, 2012 / Michael T. Klare
Colleges Withhold Transcripts From Grads in Loan Default Colleges Withhold Transcripts From Grads in Loan Default
Already facing crippling debt and a rocky job market, students in default can't even get access to the grades they've already earned.
Mar 30, 2012 / Dave Lindorff
This Week in Poverty: Fresno to Homeless People—Get Out This Week in Poverty: Fresno to Homeless People—Get Out
Fresno adopts a policy of seizing and destroying homeless residents' property and a local legal services non-profit fights back.
Mar 30, 2012 / Greg Kaufmann
Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class Senator Harkin Unveils Major Economic Legislation Aimed at Middle Class
The Iowa Senator's proposals are considerably to the left of White House plans.
Mar 29, 2012 / George Zornick
Bankrupting Providence Bankrupting Providence
Retirees could face pension cuts while Bank of America, TD and Citizens Bank are repaid in full.
Mar 28, 2012 / Erin Schikowski