‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Threaten Global Economy, as IMF Warns of “Disastrous Consequences” ‘Right-Wing Nutters’ Threaten Global Economy, as IMF Warns of “Disastrous Consequences”
As global markets begin to stall because of GOP gamesmanship, the pointman on fiscal issues for Britain's conservative-led government warns that the extremists who are attacking th...
Jul 25, 2011 / John Nichols
Democrats Rebel Against Compromiser-in-Chief Democrats Rebel Against Compromiser-in-Chief
Republicans are refusing to deal realistically with a budget deficit their own party created—and Democrats from Krugman to Congress think President Obama is letting them get...
Jul 25, 2011 / Ari Melber
The Breakdown: Is the Federal Deficit Actually Bad for Our Economy? The Breakdown: Is the Federal Deficit Actually Bad for Our Economy?
Would getting rid of the federal deficit be the silver bullet for our ailing economy? Robert Pollin explains why the standard arguments against deficit spending don't tell the whol...
Jul 22, 2011 / Chris Hayes
Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt? Can USAID Be a Force for Good In Egypt?
While the US funds democratic reform projects in the post-Mubarak age, Egyptians are mistrustful of American meddling in their domestic affairs.
Jul 22, 2011 / Max Strasser
Unions, MoveOn Warn Obama Not to ‘Cave’ in Secret Negotiations With House GOP Unions, MoveOn Warn Obama Not to ‘Cave’ in Secret Negotiations With House GOP
Obama's deal could include deep cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, without addressing the need for new revenues. That's a bad deal—and progressives are speaking ...
Jul 21, 2011 / John Nichols
Special Schadenfreude Edition… Special Schadenfreude Edition…
Eric reviews Paul McCartney, Raul Malo and Elvis Costello, and Reed sees the ghost of the Republican party's past.
Jul 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman
Go Gang of Seventy Go Gang of Seventy
The People’s Budget is endorsed by a Gang of Seventy, not a Gang of Six—not to mention a majority of Americans. Why won't the establishment pay attention to it?
Jul 20, 2011 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
What’s Wrong—and Right—With Greece What’s Wrong—and Right—With Greece
With help (and pressure) from the EU, Greece could emerge from the current tumult with a more efficient public sector, less tied to political patronage.
Jul 20, 2011 / Steven Hill
Sorry, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street Said No Sorry, Elizabeth Warren, Wall Street Said No
Obama's gutless decision to abandon Warren comes after the president populated his administration with the very people who created the financial meltdown.
Jul 20, 2011 / Robert Scheer
‘Gang of Six’ Plan? ‘Not So Fast,’ Says Bernie Sanders ‘Gang of Six’ Plan? ‘Not So Fast,’ Says Bernie Sanders
The president and some Republicans like the bipartisan deficit reduction scheme, but Sanders calls it a threat to the safety net and economic fairness.
Jul 19, 2011 / John Nichols