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Are JPMorgan’s Losses A Canary in a Coal Mine?

Bill Moyers, BillMoyers.com. May 20, 2012.

Bill Moyers talks to Simon Johnson, once chief economist of the International Monetary Fund and now MIT professor, about the (possible) fall of Jamie Dimon and JPMorgan.

Ehrenreich: How Corporations and Local Governments Rob the Poor Blind

Barbara Ehrenreich, TomDispatch.com. May 17, 2012.

The trick is to rob them in ways that are systematic, impersonal, and almost impossible to trace to individual perpetrators.

What the Mainstream Media Still Doesn't Get About Big Banks

John Knefel, AlterNet. May 16, 2012.

JPMorgan Chase losing $2 billion on a risky trade has many pundits calling for more regulation. But they're still missing so much of the story.

Grandmothers' Social Security Garnished for Student Loans? Time to Fix the Broken Student Debt System

Ellen Brown, TruthOut.org. May 13, 2012.

Congress has removed nearly every consumer protection from student loans, including bankruptcy protections, statutes of limitations and truth in lending requirements.

"Serious as a Heart Attack": RoseAnn DeMoro Explains How to Raise $350 Billion from Financial Transaction Tax

Bill Moyers, Moyers & Company. May 13, 2012.

Bill Moyers talks to RoseAnn DeMoro of National Nurses United about the union's march in Chicago for the Robin Hood Financial Transaction Tax.

7 Foreclosure Horror Stories (And One Possible Win)

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. May 9, 2012.

Around the country, families are being tossed out of their homes with astonishing regularity, with local law enforcement enlisted to do the bidding of big banks.

Wall Street-Inflated Student Debt Bubble Hits $1 Trillion; Debtors Rally for Relief

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. April 24, 2012.

The collective weight of American student debt is a drag not just on those paying the debt, but on our entire economy.

Detroit Union Applies its Radical History to Fighting Foreclosures with Direct Action

Roger Bybee, In These Times. April 22, 2012.

Working closely with local groups and Occupy, United Auto Workers Local 600 has been an integral part of actions that have succeeded in blocking evictions.

99% Power Movement Kicks Off With Massive Actions at Wells Fargo Shareholder Meeting

Maria Poblet, AlterNet. April 22, 2012.

2012 will be different than last spring, and the spring before it. This year, there’s a nationally coordinated effort of the 99% to fight back.

4 Ways the Big Banks are Still Screwing Homeowners — And How They're Fighting Back

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. April 10, 2012.

Here's how the banks are still doing exactly as they please when it comes to homes. But there's hope.

How Occupy Wall Street Plans to Take Down Bank of America--And How You Can Help

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. April 8, 2012.

While there's almost nothing B of A does that is for the people, it sure as hell is paid for by the people. Now activists are pushing to break it up before it breaks down--again.

Wall Street Attack: Big Banks Shower Congress With Money to Water Down Reform

Bill Moyers, Michael Winship, BillMoyers.com. April 6, 2012.

Special interests spread money like manure on the campaign trails of key members of Congress.

When Bankers Rule The World

David Korten, YES! Magazine. April 2, 2012.

How we can call out the myths, restructure the banking system, shut down the con game, and take back America.

Can Banks Withstand Another Financial Shake? They're Working With Political Leaders to Make Sure You Don't Find Out the Answer

Michael Winship, BillMoyers.com. March 6, 2012.

There is resistance from banks and certain members of Congress to releasing information that could keep us from the edge of yet another economic meltdown.

3 Mega-Banks Screwing You With Sneaky Fees -- Again

Lauren Kelley, AlterNet. March 2, 2012.

Consumers were outraged when Bank of America announced a $5 debit fee last fall. Undeterred, some banks are now quietly imposing even more fees.

While Banks Have the Upper Hand, the Global Economic Crisis Will Continue

William K. Tabb, Amandla!. February 21, 2012.

The stock market may be up, but for working people the global political economy is likely to remain in crisis for at least another three to five years.

84 Percent of San Francisco Foreclosures Fraudulent--Why are Bankers Still Getting Away with Crimes?

Kai Wright, ColorLines. February 19, 2012.

Someone broke the financial system, and evidence that the break was willful is now piled as high as banking execs’ bonuses.

How to Score a Foreclosure Fraud Settlement Deal

Richard (RJ) Eskow, Campaign for America's Future. February 7, 2012.

There are well-established facts to guide us, and the principles involved are clear.

Time to Break Up Zombie Bank of America?

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. January 26, 2012.

The B of A death watch continues as a new petition calls for federal regulators to dismantle the big bank before it implodes.

Obama's State of the Union Plays to His Base -- But Not Everything Was Worth Cheering

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. January 24, 2012.

In his State of the Union message, Obama succeeded in painting the GOP as obstructionist, and came down hard on the banks.

Occupy San Francisco Takes the Fight to Local Banks in Ambitious Next Step for Movement

Gary Kamiya, Salon. January 22, 2012.

After a brief hibernation, a refocused movement takes aim at corporate America--specifically, Wells Fargo and Bank of America on "Wall Street West."

Why Ron Paul Challenges Liberals to Come Up with Real Solutions on Finance and War

Matt Stoller, Naked Capitalism . January 8, 2012.

Ron Paul’s stance should be seen as a challenge to better create a coherent structural critique of the American political order.

Bill Black's Handy Guide to Bankster Fraud, From 'Small Fraudulent Fry' to 'Septic Tank Scum'

William K. Black, Benzinga. December 20, 2011.

The white collar criminologist calls out Bush and Obama for not prosecuting financial fraud and demands an end to the free pass for campaign contributors.

The 20 Worst Wall Street Banks Funding Our Filthiest Polluters

Justin Elliott, Salon. December 13, 2011.

A new study identifies the top 20 "climate killer" banks by the amount of financial support they give the coal industry.

Eliot Spitzer: 5 Ways to Make Banks Pay for Their Secret $7 Trillion Free Ride

Eliot Spitzer, Slate. December 1, 2011.

The CEOs of major banks maintained they were in good financial shape. Meanwhile, they secretly borrowed massive amounts from the government to stay afloat.

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