Economy

Under the Icelandic Volcano Under the Icelandic Volcano

How a cold country lost its shirt in the global economic meltdown, but ultimately found its soul.

Feb 12, 2009 / Feature / Rebecca Solnit

Your Valentine, Made in Prison Your Valentine, Made in Prison

This Valentine's Day you might want to steer clear of Victoria's Secret, unless you like your lingerie made by prisoners.

Feb 12, 2009 / Feature / Beth Schwartzapfel

CEOs Attempt to ‘Rebrand’ Bonuses CEOs Attempt to ‘Rebrand’ Bonuses

They just don't get it. The Nation's Chris Hayes discusses the refusal of Wall Street CEOs to let their unearned bonuses go.

Feb 12, 2009 / Countdown

Cut the Military Budget–I Cut the Military Budget–I

Reining in the Pentagon's wanton spending habits is going to be a long, hard slog.

Feb 12, 2009 / Chris Hayes

Pay-Cap Populism Pay-Cap Populism

Excessive executive pay endangers our public well-being as surely as any pollutants. Obama's $500,000 pay cap is just a start at fixing the problem.

Feb 12, 2009 / Sarah Anderson and Sam Pizzigati

Bankrupt Bailout Bankrupt Bailout

Don't exhaust the Treasury to keep insolvent financial giants alive. The government should liquidate failed banks, sell off their assets and let shareholders eat the dust.

Feb 12, 2009 / The Editors

Tiny Tim Sings Off-Key Tiny Tim Sings Off-Key

Geithner was condescending, vague and infuriating as he lectured us on the troubled financial system, feeding a suspicion that he's still working for the other side.

Feb 11, 2009 / William Greider

Looting Social Security Looting Social Security

Behind closed doors, advocates of entitlement reform are pushing Obama to tap the Social Security surplus to pay for bank bailouts. It could be a defining test for new politics in ...

Feb 11, 2009 / Feature / William Greider

Foreclosed Americans Fight Back Foreclosed Americans Fight Back

As a horrified nation sees millions evicted, community organizations--and at least one lawmaker--advise them to hold their ground.

Feb 11, 2009 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

Jobs With Justice or Just Jobs? Jobs With Justice or Just Jobs?

As the nation struggles to save and create jobs, how do we make sure workers aren't robbed? Plus: the battle to confirm Hilda Solis.

Feb 11, 2009 / GRITtv

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