Economy

Obama Has Steered the Debate Back Toward Jobs; Now, He Must Go Out and Win It Obama Has Steered the Debate Back Toward Jobs; Now, He Must Go Out and Win It

The president needs to turn the heat up on Congress. Way up. And the way to do this is not by offering to compromise or by talking about working with “my friends on the other...

Sep 9, 2011 / John Nichols

Rule No. 1: Do Not Use the Word ‘Stimulus’ Rule No. 1: Do Not Use the Word ‘Stimulus’

Obama should stop borrowing lines from accountants and unapologetically say what Americans already know: we need job programs.

Sep 8, 2011 / John Nichols

Who Will the Super-Committee Fight For? Who Will the Super-Committee Fight For?

Before embarking on a GOP “cuts only” approach, the super committee members should look homeward to their own districts and states and see how their constituents are do...

Sep 8, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Mitt Romney Releases Plan to Increase Unemployment and the Budget Deficit Mitt Romney Releases Plan to Increase Unemployment and the Budget Deficit

The candidate comes forward with a detailed economic plan that would hinder recovery and lower revenue. 

Sep 7, 2011 / Ben Adler

Tell President Obama: Jobs, Not Cuts Tell President Obama: Jobs, Not Cuts

Implore the White House to make every effort to defend Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid.

Sep 7, 2011 / Peter Rothberg

When Will the Right Stop Bashing Government Workers? When Will the Right Stop Bashing Government Workers?

We need to respect government workers' vital service as being separate from the corruption and bureaucracy that have tarnished Washington's reputation.

Sep 6, 2011 / Press Room

A Top Democrat Actually Gets It: Biden Makes a Stand With Labor A Top Democrat Actually Gets It: Biden Makes a Stand With Labor

“We’ve been through a lot of fights, but this is a different kind of fight," explained Biden. “This is a fight for the heart and soul of the labor movement. ...

Sep 6, 2011 / John Nichols

When Will the Right Stop Bashing Government Workers? When Will the Right Stop Bashing Government Workers?

We need to respect government workers' vital service as being separate from the corruption and bureaucracy that have tarnished Washington's reputation.

Sep 6, 2011 / Morning Joe

Give It Away Give It Away

A conversation with some of the top figures in American philanthropy reveals a shared belief in the power of institutional giving to benefit the most vulnerable among us.

Sep 6, 2011 / Sasha Abramsky

Stop Bashing Government Workers Stop Bashing Government Workers

In the wake of Hurricane Irene and on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, public workers deserve much better.

Sep 6, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

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