Inequality

A Nun on the Podium Takes Apart Paul Ryan A Nun on the Podium Takes Apart Paul Ryan

One of the most powerful, and most powerfully-received speeches of the DNC was that of Sister Simone Campbell, one of the "Nuns on the Bus."

Sep 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Occupy 2.0: Strike Debt Occupy 2.0: Strike Debt

Bereft of their big tent at Zuccotti Park, activists have found a unifying theme in debt.

Sep 5, 2012 / Feature / Astra Taylor

Can Debt Spark a Revolution? Can Debt Spark a Revolution?

If Occupy evolves into a debt resistance movement, the results could be explosive.

Sep 5, 2012 / Feature / David Graeber

Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper Romney and Ryan Ignore the Gipper

Resorting to “root canal economics,” the Republicans are falling into a trap. 

Aug 30, 2012 / William Greider

Why Subsidize CEOs? Why Subsidize CEOs?

Performance bonuses are tax deductible and subsidies for executive excess add up to over $14 billion a year. Enough is enough.

Aug 23, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan Robert Reich’s Illustrated Guide to the Romney-Ryan Economic Plan

Economist Robert Reich took to the easel to break down the tenets of Paul Ryan's economic plan.

Aug 20, 2012 / Robert B. Reich

With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party With Romney-Ryan, GOP Becomes Grand Old Private-Equity Party

Republicans once warned against “unfair money-getting.” Now, they are preparing to do even more to facilitate “vulture capitalism.”

Aug 20, 2012 / John Nichols

Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous Paul Ryan: Cruel, Not Courageous

The extremism of the vice presidential candidate’s blueprint for the GOP makes him the farthest thing from brave.

Aug 14, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Katha Pollitt: Women Aren’t Causing Inequality Katha Pollitt: Women Aren’t Causing Inequality

It’s time we retire the idea of single mothers as being the root of economic inequality, and marriage being some king of panacea for financial instability.

Jul 30, 2012 / Press Room

Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires Bernie Sanders (and 2 Million Angry Americans) Versus the Billionaires

The Vermont senator revealed that twenty-three billionaire families have contributed $250,000 or more to this year’s campaigns. Along with several million Americans, he seeks...

Jul 24, 2012 / John Nichols

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