by Eric Lotke | Sep 21, 2009 | Blog
The G-20 Summit is in Pittsburgh later this week. Leaders from the 20 countries that collectively represent two-thirds of the world’s population, 80 percent of world trade and 90 percent of global gross national product, will meet to discuss the global economy and...
by Sam Pizzigati | Sep 20, 2009 | Blog, Economy
Hard times, a rash of new media reports now assures us, are significantly narrowing the gap between the rich and everybody else. So why are so many super rich still smiling? Job worries have you down? Bills piling up? Nothing left in your retirement stash? You need a...
by Terrance Heath | Sep 18, 2009 | Blog
"I don't understand you Americans. You blow billions on a useless war in Afghanistan and Iraq, and billions more to bail out banks that nearly bankrupted the world economy, but you don't ensure healthcare for your own people. Even Obama can't make a difference. It's...
by Dave Johnson | Sep 18, 2009 | Blog, Minimum Wage
“Protectionism” is a very powerful word. In fact, simply evoking the word is capable of ending debate on any subject related to trade. Invoking the magic words, “You can’t do that, it would be protectionist,” settles all arguments. Why, exactly, is protectionism so...
by Bill Scher | Sep 17, 2009 | Blog
Senate Finance Committee member Maria Cantwell said she won't vote for a bill without a public option, such as the Baucus bill. She said to McClatchy Newspapers, "I wouldn't vote for a bill that doesn't have Medicare reform and the public option. What would I tell the...
by Robert Borosage | Sep 17, 2009 | Blog
Today the new Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, modeled after the New Deal-era Pecora Commission, begins its investigation into possible misconduct by the financial sector causing last year's market meltdown. Campaign for America's Future co-director Robert...
