Stories by Karen Dolan
Karen Dolan is a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington D.C. and a contributor to Foreign Policy In Focus. She directs the Institute's Cities for Progress project.
Posted on Feb 14, 2012, Source: Institute for Policy Studies
The Obama budget is as much a campaign statement as it is a blueprint for where and how to spend -- or not to spend. And he's letting the 1 percent off easy.
Posted on Nov 23, 2011, Source: AlterNet
The “Super-Committee” failed to reach an agreement that would have imposed real hardship on the vast majority of those of us already struggling in a bad economy.
Posted on Sep 16, 2011, Source: AlterNet
It seems that conservatives only support public spending on executions and corporate welfare.
Posted on Apr 5, 2011, Source: AlterNet
From start to finish, this budget is a smoke screen obscuring a dangerous far-right agenda.
Posted on Dec 27, 2010, Source: Institute for Policy Studies
We'll get no stimulative boost to the economy, but it sure will help some dynasties from dying.
Posted on Nov 18, 2010, Source: AlterNet
Beck can scapegoat all he wants, but the Institute for Policy Studies and other independent organizations will continue to fight the good fight.
Posted on Dec 7, 2009, Source: AlterNet
Like the levees in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, the safety net is failing Americans battered by the 'Great Recession' of 2008-2009.
Posted on Jun 29, 2009, Source: Institute for Policy Studies
Single-payer and public option advocates are fighting each other. We must remember that we're on the same side.
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, Source: AlterNet
I wholly believe in educating my child about contraception. But given that he is 7, I could have waited a few years for that particular talk.
Posted on Jun 25, 2008, Source: AlterNet
Thirty-two U.S. mayors have signed a resolution saying "No" to invading Iran. Will the federal government listen?
Posted on Feb 5, 2008, Source: AlterNet
The wisdom from Main Street U.S.A. continues to be vastly better than the "intelligence" propagated by 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Posted on Feb 4, 2008, Source: Foreign Policy in Focus
As frustration with the status quo in Washington rises, people are turning to local governments for action.
