regulation

Conservatives are constantly talking about Obama's "radical, far-left agenda."

"At last!", I said. Hearing their whines and complaints I became hopeful that our government would finally serve We, the People instead of the big corporations and the wealthy. more »

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Yes, the apostle of free markets, the scourge of regulation and taxation, the bastion of nutcase supply side economics – the Wall Street Journal editorial page – has come out foresquare for more regulation…

For Haiti, at least. The Journal editorial contrasts the toll of the Haitian tragedy with the comparatively slight toll of a 1994 Northridge quake of similar power. more »

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How do we build a new economy out of the collapse of the old economy? How do we start fresh to begin creating jobs again, while building in economic and environmental sustainability, as well as workplaces that respect human needs and rights? more »

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The Bush administration continues to try to strip as many safety and oversight regulations as it can on the way out the door. It's encouraging that these moves are getting more media attention, but it'd be nice if more mainstream outlets really pressed the question – how do any of these actions serve the public good? Perhaps Bush, or at least Dana Perino, can explain how these moves are a positive addition to the Bush legacy.

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