Economy

In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message? In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message?

John Nichols discusses the Wisconsin recall elections and why Democrats and President Obama have shied away from pro-labor positions.

Aug 12, 2011 / Press Room

In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message? In Wisconsin, Did Democratic Strategists Tell Candidates to ‘Soften’ Their Pro-Labor Message?

John Nichols discusses the Wisconsin recall elections and why Democrats and President Obama have shied away from pro-labor positions. 

Aug 12, 2011 / MSNBC

John Nichols: Wisconsin May Now Have a Pro-Labor Senate Majority John Nichols: Wisconsin May Now Have a Pro-Labor Senate Majority

John Nichols explains why last night's recall elections in Wisconsin were a victory for progressives.

Aug 10, 2011 / Press Room

As Go Unions, So Goes the Middle Class As Go Unions, So Goes the Middle Class

The fate of America’s unions and the fate of our middle class are inextricably intertwined.

Aug 10, 2011 / Press Room

Can Teachers Alone Overcome Poverty? Steven Brill Thinks So Can Teachers Alone Overcome Poverty? Steven Brill Thinks So

The journalist blames teachers unions, not economic inequality, for students’ failure to achieve.

Aug 10, 2011 / Feature / Dana Goldstein

As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class As Go Unions, So Goes The Middle Class

The fate of America's unions and the fate of our middle class are inextricably intertwined.

Aug 10, 2011 / The Rachel Maddow Show

Change the Debate

Change the Debate Change the Debate

Obama must stop searching for common ground—and start defining higher ground.

Aug 10, 2011 / The Editors

Subprime Contagion

Subprime Contagion Subprime Contagion

Is America finally learning that extreme inequality isn't just bad for those at the bottom—it’s ruinous for those on top, too?

Aug 10, 2011 / Chris Hayes

Downgrading Democracy Downgrading Democracy

When Congress, the president and the media run roughshod over popular will and citizen action, small-d democracy pays the price.

Aug 10, 2011 / Ilyse Hogue

Why We Aren’t Like Greece Why We Aren’t Like Greece

Deficit hawks argue that excessive government spending drives the US’s debt woes. They're wrong.

Aug 10, 2011 / Dean Baker

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