The Robin Hood Tax The Robin Hood Tax
On Wednesday, British activists launched a major campaign to push Gordon Brown's government into adopting a tiny tax that could raise hundreds of billions for public services...
Feb 12, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Move Your Money Move Your Money
As national banks soak up bailout dollars, cut lending, and exploit overdraft fees, a number of Americans have decided to move their money to local banks.
Jan 5, 2010 / Peter Rothberg
Why Not Tax Wall Street? Why Not Tax Wall Street?
In Washington, big ideas for financial reform are suddenly gaining momentum.
Nov 19, 2009 / William Greider
Memo to Investigators: Dig Deep Memo to Investigators: Dig Deep
The first step toward lasting financial reform is to identify the roots of the crisis.
Oct 8, 2009 / Feature / William Greider
The World and Pittsburgh The World and Pittsburgh
At the G-20 summit in Pittsburgh, activists will push the United States to back proposals to regulate CEO compensation and require corporate responsibility.
Sep 16, 2009 / John Nichols
Tackling the Titans Tackling the Titans
If Obama leads, the people will rally to his side. A good way to remind voters of the bold change they voted for last fall: ordering a hard cap on executive pay.
Sep 9, 2009 / The Editors
Money for Nothing Money for Nothing
Big profits on Wall Street, and the big bonuses they fund, are not justified by the marketplace.
Aug 12, 2009 / Jeff Madrick
Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy Ten Things You Can Do to Stimulate a New Economy
Find a "good bank," make responsible investments, save locally and more...
Jun 10, 2009 / The Nation
The Future of the American Dream The Future of the American Dream
The good times, as we have known them, are not coming back. Americans need a new vision that helps them deal with new economic realities.
May 6, 2009 / Feature / William Greider
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