Tag Archives: Economy
‘An Economy for the 99%’: People’s G8 Demands ‘Robin Hood Tax’
See below for livestream and Twitter updates... Thousands of protesters are in Chicago today for a "People's G8" in a call led by National Nurses United (NNU) to demand an economy for the 99% and heal the "financial traumas faced by
Making Investments Today for a Competitive Economy Tomorrow
Policymakers must refocus their sights on ensuring we make the necessary investments today in education, science, and research and development that play an essential role in driving private-sector innovation and productivity, write Adam Hersh and Christian E. Weller.
Decision 2012 – Poll: Most Americans Support Gay Marriage
Although the focus of this year’s election will certainly be the economy, President Barack Obama’s recent endorsement of same-sex marriage is sure to have an impact this fall too. Time Magazine’s Mark
Updated: Under Pressure, TED Releases ‘Income Inequality’ Talk
UPDATE: After a spirited twenty-four hour online campaign aimed at TED, which urged the group to make available a talk given in March by venture capitalist, Nick Hanauer, on the negative impacts of income inequality on the economy, the non-proft
NBC Meet the Press – The Economy’s Role in the 2012 Election
A Meet the Press roundtable analyzes the state of the current economic recovery and discusses the role that it plays in the 2012 race.Add this to your queueAdded: Mon May 07 13:14:15
Decision 2012 – How the US Economy Is Getting Lean And Mean
The Melissa Harris-Perry panelists compare the United States' gradual economic comeback to the political landscape after President Obama officially launched his re-election campaign on Saturday.Add this to your queueAdded: Sun May 06
The Obama Administration – Biden Makes His Case
The vice president discusses foreign policy, the economy and the administration’s re-election campaign with NBC’s David Gregory.Add this to your queueAdded: Sun May 06 23:20:15 UTC 2012Air date: Sun May 06 00:00:00
NBC Meet the Press – MTP Political Minute: the Economy And the General Election
David discusses the week in politics, including the new jobs numbers released on Friday and how they will affect the 2012 general election race.Add this to your queueAdded: Sat May 05 11:58:15
Decision 2012 – Economy, Americans Need Public Sector Jobs
Rachel Maddow shows how, contrary to Republican complaints, the economic needs government jobs as part of its recovery and Americans need public sector workers to do things like put out fires. Add
"We Do Not Want to Die in the Rubble of Neoliberalism!" – Economy
Editor's Comment: We thank Siv O'Neall for translating Pierre Larrouturou's article below. It serves as an example of the theme that dominates the liberal response to the collapsing capitalist system and all that follows in its wake. The author's "so...