Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. December 11, 2007. Hedge fund speculators are making billions by the bushel. But, come politics time, the managers of these funds know better than to gamble.
Lori Wallach , Todd Tucker, AlterNet. May 23, 2007. Democrats talked tough on trade to win a majority. Now they're poised to enter into a deal with Bush and his cronies that not one labor, environmental, small business, public health or consumer group supports.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson, AlterNet. November 14, 2006. Dems are convinced that they're within striking distance of the White House, so they need Hillary Clinton. But they also need someone who can win.