Will Europe’s Leaders Push Greece to the Breaking Point? Will Europe’s Leaders Push Greece to the Breaking Point?
The crisis isn’t quite as dire as the media often portray it, but still—this is a dangerous moment for Greek democracy and for Europe.
Jun 21, 2015 / Maria Margaronis
What Would Happen if Women Were In Charge of the Global Economy? What Would Happen if Women Were In Charge of the Global Economy?
Different values might have prevailed if it had been Lehman Sisters rather than Lehman Brothers.
May 8, 2015 / William Greider
Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks Bernie Sanders Introduces a Bill to Break Up the Big Banks
Now a presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders is arguing that the government should wind down several large financial institutions.
May 6, 2015 / George Zornick
How Greece Put an Anti-Austerity, Anti-Capitalist Party in Power How Greece Put an Anti-Austerity, Anti-Capitalist Party in Power
Syriza and its allies responded to crisis in a way no one could have imagined. Will it work?
Feb 18, 2015 / Feature / Sarah Leonard
The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts The New Greek Government Refuses to Agree to Unpayable Debts
The Syriza coalition is not just pushing for a better deal—it is saying no to a self-destructive game.
Feb 12, 2015 / Maria Margaronis
Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government Greece May Be About to Elect Europe’s First Left-Wing Government
The Syriza party is poised to win Greece’s snap elections on an anti-austerity platform.
Jan 21, 2015 / Feature / Dimitris Bounias
Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis Eric Schneiderman Is Still Seeking Justice for the Financial Crisis
The New York attorney general has been almost single-handedly fighting an uphill battle to hold the banks accountable.
Oct 7, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability The Blotch on Eric Holder’s Record: Wall Street Accountability
The Attorney General has cemented a doctrine of “too big to jail” at the Justice Department.
Sep 25, 2014 / George Zornick
How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis How Paul Ryan’s Budget Paves the Way for Another Financial Crisis
And it increases the chances that you'll be on the hook for another bailout.
Apr 2, 2014 / George Zornick
Robert Scheer Takes Down the Architects of the Financial Crisis Robert Scheer Takes Down the Architects of the Financial Crisis
According to a review just published in the Los Angeles Times, Scheers new book breaks down the economic policy decisions that created the financial crisis, and calls out the men w...
Oct 18, 2010 / Press Room