Economy
Don't Believe the College Rankings Hype
Don’t be fooled by the U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings. With the usual suspects taking the lead, like Harvard and Yale, you may be asking yourself why the rankings are so disingenuous.
The Financial Crisis and the Second Great Depression Myth
All knowledgeable D.C. types know that the TARP and Fed bailout of Wall Street banks five years ago saved us from a second Great Depression. Like most things known by knowledgeable Washington types, this is not true.
Employers Fought to Keep Workers Poor — Now Workers Are Fighting Back
After decades of seeing their incomes shrink, those at the bottom of the economic ladder are starting to band together and fight back — and it’s one of the most important economic stories of our time.
They Aren't Even Asking For An Estimate for Syria
I haven't heard much concern about the cost of this Syrian operation, which is kind of surprising since the last four years has been a non-stop barrage of rhetoric about the need to cut government spending, from members of both parties.
Working For Workers On Labor Day And Beyond
For millions of low-wage workers, Labor Day was just another working day, for the same lousy pay. The movement for livable wages doesn't take a day off either. In fact, it's growing.
Syria Is A Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Card For #cliffgate
It's been speculated that John Boehner supported the president's position on Syria, in exchange for the White House moving closer to the GOP position on #cliffgate.
John Lewis, Barack Obama and the New March
We don’t need any more data on inequality and stagnant wages—we know the state of things and the right thing to do. That Republicans make action impossible s all the more reason President Obama needs to what he can where he can.
We've Got Money To Burn As Long As It's Kept A Secret
This new Washington Post story about the intelligence services black budget is a real blockbuster. It's going to take some time to fully digest what it means, but this is what jumped out at me to begin with.
Finishing the March for Livable Wages
Fifty years after the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, low-wage workers are continuing the march for livable wages. In 35 cities, fast food workers are striking for a $15 minimum wage and the right to organize.
Mexican Food for Thought
Nearly half of Mexico’s inhabitants live in poverty; 11.5 million live in extreme poverty. Our nation has a long way to fall before we reach Mexico's level of impoverishment, but some of our lawmakers appear willing to get there faster.
