Economy

Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s ‘Rigged for Big Corporations’

Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s ‘Rigged for Big Corporations’ Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s ‘Rigged for Big Corporations’

The consumer advocate's pitch-perfect populist message is exactly what Democrats need to say—and hear—in 2012.

Sep 14, 2011 / John Nichols

Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s “Rigged for Big Corporations” Elizabeth Warren Runs Against a DC That’s “Rigged for Big Corporations”

The consumer advocate's pitch-perfect populist message is exactly what Democrats need to say -- and hear -- in 2012.

Sep 14, 2011 / John Nichols

CBO to Super-Committee: Increase the Deficit! CBO to Super-Committee: Increase the Deficit!

The head of the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office had some intriguing advice for the “super-committee” on deficit reduction.

Sep 13, 2011 / George Zornick

Melissa Harris-Perry: Democrats Could Lose Anthony Weiner’s Seat Melissa Harris-Perry: Democrats Could Lose Anthony Weiner’s Seat

The prospect of losing another seat in Congress may further hurt the morale of the Democratic party.

Sep 13, 2011 / The Nation

Say Hello to the Highest Poverty Rate in 17 Years

Say Hello to the Highest Poverty Rate in 17 Years Say Hello to the Highest Poverty Rate in 17 Years

The Republican plan for greater austerity—large spending cuts on all levels of government—would only exacerbate the pain suffered by lower-income families.

Sep 13, 2011 / Jamelle Bouie

Eric Schneiderman: A Gutsy Fighter for Mortgage Relief

Eric Schneiderman: A Gutsy Fighter for Mortgage Relief Eric Schneiderman: A Gutsy Fighter for Mortgage Relief

The New York Attorney General is refusing an unfair settlement for homeowners and pushing for a full investigation of bank misconduct.

Sep 13, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Anti-Obama Vs. Pro-Medicare: House Elections Today Test 2012 Messages Anti-Obama Vs. Pro-Medicare: House Elections Today Test 2012 Messages

Both sides will spin to win House races in New York and Nevada, but the results will be telling.

Sep 13, 2011 / John Nichols

Allison Kilkenny: Saving the Postal Service Without Privatizing It Allison Kilkenny: Saving the Postal Service Without Privatizing It

The post office has come under fire from fiscal hawks for running a $9 billion deficit, and the threats have now reached the point where the service could be closed in a matter of ...

Sep 12, 2011 / Countdown

Kucinich on International Policy and its Relationship to the Economy Kucinich on International Policy and its Relationship to the Economy

The congressman argues that just as war and poverty are twins, so are peace and prosperity.

Sep 12, 2011 / C-SPAN and Dennis Kucinich

Little Love for Labor Little Love for Labor

A new report reveals that high school textbooks are getting a lot wrong about the labor movement.

Sep 12, 2011 / StudentNation / Josh Eidelson

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