Economy

While political pundits claim that Paul Ryan's appointment will start the real financial debates, not even Romney is completely on board with the Vice President's economics.

Bob Pollin: In the quest for a short term solution to the crisis, there is a lot to learn from Swedish social-democracy.

Authors Harrison and Landy recently returned from a trip to Greece, where they met with activists and others to gain a better understanding of the popular upsurge against the …

Homelessness was not a large problem after the 1930s, thanks to the New Deal and other housing programs, until several policy changes in the 70s and 80s began to …

If the labor movement is to have a future in the United States, it will depend on its ability to show how the issues it champions are not just …

In May, the Romney team promised a laser-like focus on the economy . But that was then and this is now.

A dirty windfall from a dirty fuel to underwrite dirty politics. You don't need a bloodhound's nose to sniff this one out.

Imagine an overwhelmingly regressive welfare program, taking money from low- and moderate- income individuals and disproportionately benefiting people with incomes over $100,000.

New proposals to broaden the ownership of wealth are increasingly commonplace - and given the growing discontent, appear all but certain to continue to grow in number and refinement.

In today's Election Countdown, Los Angeles bans marijuana dispensaries; a nuclear reactor in Conneticut is shut down due to Long Island's warm water; The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat commisioner …