Ethical Economics

Our Gilded Age Our Gilded Age

Today's elite spend on a grand scale while pretending to be "just folks."

Jun 11, 2008 / Feature / Doug Henwood

The Rich and the Rest of Us The Rich and the Rest of Us

In this age of inequality, the wealth that should be shared by all Americans trickle up to the rich.

Jun 11, 2008 / Feature / John Cavanagh and Chuck Collins

The New China Hands The New China Hands

Corporate America spends millions lobbying to win permanent most favored nation (MFN) trade status for China, with its vast market and dirt-cheap labor force.

Oct 23, 2007 / Feature / Ken Silverstein

Corporations Versus Democracy Corporations Versus Democracy

How can we curtail corporate power?

Oct 8, 2007 / Feature / Ned Resnikoff

The Shock Doctrine The Shock Doctrine

In this VideoNation report, Nation columnist Naomi Klein explains how after 9/11 the Bush Administration launched a new security economy, driven by the notion of an endless war aga...

Sep 18, 2007 / Naomi Klein and Laura Hanna

The Missing Class The Missing Class

Sociologist Katherine Newman talks about the "near poor," that vast pool of workers who are neither officially destitute nor comfortably working-class.

Jul 26, 2007 / Feature / Eyal Press

The Populist Moment? The Populist Moment?

Economic populism is the new flavor in politics, but it won't be authentic unless it's driven by and for the people.

Jul 26, 2007 / The Editors

This Land is My Land This Land is My Land

The super-rich are taking over all the beautiful places in America. What's left for you and me?

Jul 2, 2007 / Barbara Ehrenreich

Hedging Bets Hedging Bets

Why would anyone trust a hedge fund?

Jun 14, 2007 / Jordan Stancil

Time to Act on Inequality Time to Act on Inequality

As the gap between rich and poor widens, Americans await reforms to improve the well-being of all.

Apr 5, 2007 / The Editors

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