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The Fight for the Federal Reserve The Fight for the Federal Reserve
The left is split on whether President Biden should reappoint Jerome Powell as Fed chair or replace him with someone more aggressive on climate change.
Sep 7, 2021 / Aída Chávez
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America Can Afford Biden’s Investments at Home. Look at How Much It Spent on Wars. America Can Afford Biden’s Investments at Home. Look at How Much It Spent on Wars.
It is not enough—but it’s a start.
Aug 31, 2021 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
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Lebanon’s “National Financial Suicide” Lebanon’s “National Financial Suicide”
The success of the Banque du Liban, once seen as the country’s only functional institution, was all “smoke and mirrors.”
Aug 2, 2021 / Angélique Mounier-Kuhn
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Why Shouldn’t the People Own the Banks? Why Shouldn’t the People Own the Banks?
A municipally chartered public bank would not be beholden to the often predatory commercial banking sector.
Jul 9, 2021 / Michelle Chen
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Warren Buffett Moves to Distance Himself From Bill Gates Warren Buffett Moves to Distance Himself From Bill Gates
The Oracle of Omaha just resigned from the Gates Foundation. But he’s still on the hook for billions in future donations to the troubled charity.
Jun 25, 2021 / Tim Schwab
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The Dangers of Working While Black on Wall Street The Dangers of Working While Black on Wall Street
Financial institutions say they’re committed to racial justice, but complaints of racism often backfire against those who raise them.
Jun 21, 2021 / Feature / Susan Antilla
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Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York Brad Lander Knows How to Achieve the Big, Bold Structural Changes That Will Transform New York
The urban planner running for comptroller argues that the city can drive innovation and change by leveraging its financial power and influence to serve the people.
Jun 14, 2021 / John Nichols
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Recent Events Recent Events
Recording history, one stitch at a time.
Jun 9, 2021 / OppArt / India Tresselt
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Despite the Headlines, the Gates Foundation Has Evaded Scrutiny Despite the Headlines, the Gates Foundation Has Evaded Scrutiny
Allegations of financial misconduct against Michael Larson, who manages the foundation’s money as well as a portion of Bill and Melinda’s personal wealth, should prompt a closer lo...
Jun 7, 2021 / Tim Schwab
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Covid’s Spread Ignores All Borders Covid’s Spread Ignores All Borders
This global pandemic must remain our collective battle.
May 11, 2021 / OppArt / Peter Kuper