economy

He got the ball rolling

January 28, 2010 By Sam Webb

Last night the president got the ball rolling, but he didn't roll it far enough or always in the right direction. So now it's our turn.

The freeze and the fire

January 27, 2010 By John Case

Obama's budget freeze: hard to imagine a worse conclusion to draw from the Massachusetts election, or a more telling lesson for working people.

Oregon delivers ‘tax the rich’ message

January 27, 2010 By Susan Webb

Oregon voters sent a message to the nation yesterday, raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy to prevent cuts in education and other public services.

Jobless rate declared dire emergency

January 26, 2010 By Tim Wheeler

WASHINGTON—Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute told a Senate hearing Jan. 21 that unemployment is a "dire emergency" that requires federal action "on a scale that can make a difference."

Democratize the Federal Reserve Bank

January 26, 2010 By Sam Webb

Ben Bernanke should be replaced, and the Federal Reserve needs fixing to serve working people's needs.