The Phony Populism of Donald Trump The Phony Populism of Donald Trump
Defeating Trump means unapologetically embracing the progressive populism needed to move the country forward.
Aug 16, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Donald Trump Spreads Economic Fairy Dust Donald Trump Spreads Economic Fairy Dust
He’s pushing the same old failures of Reaganomics: tax cuts for the rich and deregulation, along with nostalgia for an industrial era long gone.
Aug 10, 2016 / Jeff Madrick
Finally, Millennials Are Proving Themselves Useful Finally, Millennials Are Proving Themselves Useful
And totally not in a creepy way.
Aug 9, 2016 / Tom Tomorrow
This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens This Year, Both Major Party Platforms Include Reinstating Glass-Steagall. Let’s Make Sure It Happens
We have an opportunity to finally rein in the big banks.
Aug 8, 2016 / NationAction
Can the Left Reclaim Nationalism? Can the Left Reclaim Nationalism?
A leading proponent of globalist capitalism has recanted, advocating instead the development of “responsible nationalism.” Is that an oxymoron?
Aug 2, 2016 / Carne Ross, Sherle R. Schwenninger, Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, and Mark Blyth
Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change Hillary Clinton Can Become the Real Candidate of Change
Clinton needs to go bold: using her experience and competence as the basis for laying out a big agenda for change that can help build enthusiasm and turnout.
Jul 26, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
How Banks Stole Homes From the Most Vulnerable New Yorkers How Banks Stole Homes From the Most Vulnerable New Yorkers
“Reverse redlining” flooded communities of color with toxic mortgages, practically ensuring default.
Jul 15, 2016 / Michelle Chen
Britain Is in Danger of Becoming a Zombie State Britain Is in Danger of Becoming a Zombie State
There is one path back from the abyss—but it’s a narrow one.
Jun 29, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan
Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate Elizabeth Warren Should Stay in the Senate
Her agenda is fundamentally different from the one Hillary Clinton will pursue.
Jun 24, 2016 / Dean Baker
Elizabeth Warren’s Fight Against Payday Lenders Comes to the Post Office Elizabeth Warren’s Fight Against Payday Lenders Comes to the Post Office
We could save Americans millions with postal banking.
Jun 20, 2016 / Bryce Covert