Stories by Bob Herbert

Senate's Proposed Health Care Tax Isn't Aimed at the Rich, It's Aimed at You

There is a middle-class tax time bomb ticking in the Senate's version of President Obama's effort to reform health care.
Posted on Jan 3, 2010, Source: The New York Times

Obama's Strongest Supporters Suffering the Most in Recession, While Elites Thrive

The young, the black and the poor are among those who are being hammered unmercifully in this long and cruel economic downturn that the financial elites are telling us is over.
Posted on Nov 16, 2009, Source: The New York Times

Abyss of Joblessness: The Economy Can't Improve Unless We Put People Back to Work

How do you put together a consumer economy that works when the consumers are out of work?
Posted on Jun 29, 2009, Source: The New York Times

Adding Up Bush's Damage

Bush's catalog of his transgressions against the nation's interests would keep him in a confessional for the rest of his life.
Posted on Jan 2, 2009, Source: The New York Times

America's New Year Resolution: Stop Being Stupid

We have behaved in ways that were incredibly and embarrassingly stupid for much too long. It's time to stop the self-destruction.
Posted on Dec 29, 2008, Source: The New York Times

Maybe Now People Will Take Their Votes More Seriously

For the nitwits who vote for the man or woman they'd most like to have over for dinner, I suggest you take a look at how well your 401(k) is doing.
Posted on Oct 12, 2008, Source: The New York Times

McCain-Palin Health Plan Relies on the Very Marketplace Strategy That's Crippling Our Economy

The Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers and AIG fiascos show just how well the unfettered marketplace has been working.
Posted on Sep 18, 2008, Source: The New York Times

Palin: The Latest GOP Distraction the Dems Shouldn't Buy

Sarah Palin may look like an easy target, but the Democrats should be cautious of how far they push.
Posted on Sep 4, 2008, Source: The New York Times

For the Next 10 Weeks, Obama Should Hammer McCain on the Economy

A populist message and a willingness to take the fight to his opponent is Barack Obama's ticket to the White House.
Posted on Aug 23, 2008, Source: The New York Times

Hillary's Grotesque Insult to African-Americans

It's one thing to lack class, but it's quite another to deliberately try and wreck the presidential prospects of your party's likely nominee.
Posted on May 12, 2008, Source: The New York Times

Hey Obama, Mud Fights Might Look Tempting, But Don't Jump in

Barack Obama can’t win wrestling in the mud with Hillary Clinton. That will not put him in the White House.
Posted on Mar 9, 2008, Source: The New York Times

Misogyny Is America's True National Pastime

Even baseball can't compete with misogyny.
Posted on Jan 17, 2008, Source: The New York Times