How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice How to Launch a Mass Movement for Economic Justice
Progressive leaders are rolling out a bold plan to push Washington off the austerity path. But can they deliver?
Aug 8, 2012 / Feature / William Greider
John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation? John Fullerton: How Can We Curb Financial Speculation?
The former JP Morgan director makes the case for "Robin Hood" taxes.
Aug 3, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US? Will Britain’s Libor Scandal Finally Force Real Bank Reform in the US?
The head of the Bank of England now says bankers’ lies about interest rates “meet my definition of fraud.” Will US officials finally crack down?
Jul 17, 2012 / John Nichols
Four Spending Myths That Could Wreck Our World Four Spending Myths That Could Wreck Our World
This is how not to solve an American crisis.
Jul 17, 2012 / Mattea Kramer
How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats? How Do Attacks on Bain Go Over With Wealthy Democrats?
With a pitch-perfect emblem of guilded-age greed as his opponent, and private equity in the spotlight, why isn't Obama much farther ahead in the polls?
Jul 16, 2012 / Chris Hayes
John Fullerton: Can Financial Reform Fight Climate Change? John Fullerton: Can Financial Reform Fight Climate Change?
A former managing director at JP Morgan wants to see a complete re-imagining of the world of investments.
Jul 8, 2012 / Francis Reynolds
Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation Workers vs. Investors: Chicago Window Factory in Danger of Liquidation
The workers at Republic Windows and Doors have formed a co-op, New Era Windows, and made a bid to buy the plant. The factory’s current owners seem intent on selling off its p...
Jul 5, 2012 / Laura Flanders
Independence for Indy Publisher Chelsea Green Independence for Indy Publisher Chelsea Green
Chelsea Green employees celebrated July 4th this year, not only independent but as brand-new employee-owners of their company.
Jul 4, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Laura Flanders
The Robin Hood Tax: A Powerful Antidote to Austerity The Robin Hood Tax: A Powerful Antidote to Austerity
A global tax on Wall Street speculation is a good idea whose time has come.
Jun 25, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Higher Bealism: The Moral Limits of Markets The Higher Bealism: The Moral Limits of Markets
Why are moral and political thinkers failing to engage with the true, dispiriting scale of market sovereignty?
Jun 5, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Chris Lehmann