Economy

On Wall Street, Who Madoff and Who Made More? On Wall Street, Who Madoff and Who Made More?

What separates Bernie Madoff from the titans of Wall Street? For one thing, he doesn't have the backing of Uncle Sam.

Feb 2, 2009 / GRITtv

Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination Stimulus: One Percent for the Imagination

One percent of the stimulus package should be spent on rehabilitating America's crumbling cultural infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2009 / Feature / John Cavanagh, E. Ethelbert Miller, and Melissa Tuckey

The Recession Bowl The Recession Bowl

In America's first hard-times Super Bowl, superb athletes and a thrillingly played game rose to the challenge. Maybe the country can, too.

Feb 2, 2009 / Column / Dave Zirin

The Nation’s Katrina vanden Huevel: on ‘Corporate Hustlers’ The Nation’s Katrina vanden Huevel: on ‘Corporate Hustlers’

Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel presses for a complete re-thinking of the economic system based on sustainable industry and high wages.

Jan 29, 2009 / MSNBC

VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy VideoNation: New Jobs for a Green Economy

Robert Pollin and Liza Featherstone explore the potential of a green economy and the importance of achieving it the right way.

Jan 29, 2009 / Brett Story

Jobless in America Jobless in America

Nation readers who have joined the ranks of the unemployed share their stories--and their suggestions of what government needs to do.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Our Readers

Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It Green Jobs: Good Work If Youth Can Find It

Youth organizers have reason to hope green jobs can help change young lives.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Kristina Rizga

Newark’s Great Green Hope Newark’s Great Green Hope

Even without an infusion of federal dollars, green jobs are becoming a reality in cities like Newark, New Jersey.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / J. Lester Feder

Help Wanted for Green Jobs Help Wanted for Green Jobs

It's inspiring to have a president who talks the talk on green-collar jobs. But we need megawatts, not just megawords.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Liza Featherstone

The Power of Transparency The Power of Transparency

Obama can ensure his recovery plan is untainted by corruption and waste by mandating controls that track where money flows and evaluate results.

Jan 28, 2009 / Feature / Greg LeRoy

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