Paul Krugman, The New York Times. October 31, 2008. The capitulation of the American consumer is coming at a particularly bad time. But it's no use whining. What we need is a solution.
Mike Shriberg, Ecology Center. December 5, 2007. It's not just imported toys that carry harmful chemicals, but brand-name, U.S.-manufactured ones too. One organization is helping shoppers identify non-toxic toys.
Terrence McNally, AlterNet. November 28, 2007. Americans are split between wanting low prices and opposing the corporate behaviors that make them possible.
Robert B. Reich, Alfred A. Knopf. September 26, 2007. The awkward truth is that most of us are two minds: As consumers and investors we want the great deals. As citizens we don't like many of the social consequences that flow from them.
