by Richard Eskow | Jan 12, 2012 | Blog
Bain Capital must seem like a Frankenstein monster to Mitt Romney's campaign. Like Mary Shelley's creature, it's stalking its creator just as he's about to claim the thing he loves most. But Bain Capital—and Bain capitalism—isn't Mitt's creation. It was sewed together...
by Richard Eskow | Jan 11, 2012 | Blog
The Obama White House continues to push for a settlement that would let bankers avoid being punished - or even investigated - for a wave of mortgage-related crimes that includes perjury, tax evasion, and several types of fraud.[1] Despite the President's new-found...
by Richard Eskow | Jan 11, 2012 | Blog
Congratulations, Mr. President. This week you followed your increasingly populist rhetoric with some decisive action on behalf of the middle class. Republicans have been waging a sabotage campaign against the lawful functions of government. With these recess...
by Richard Eskow | Jan 10, 2012 | Blog
"I feel stupid," someone said the other day. "I consider myself well-informed, but I have no idea what the term 'austerity economics' really means." Actually it's not that complicated, and most of the lesson plan can be found in today's headlines. We'll explain...
by Richard Eskow | Jan 2, 2012 | Blog
The other day I was asked what one single thing could do the most to save our economy. What one idea or tool might help us create a more just society? My answer was "shame." Shame isn't always a wasted or negative emotion. On the contrary, it can perform an important...
