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Three Things That Won't Help End the Foreclosure Crisis

Dean Baker, Liz Chimienti, Center for Economic and Policy Research. May 15, 2008.
Falling home prices, rising foreclosures rates, and a slowing economy have created a perfect storm for U.S. homeowners.

Bernanke's Federal Reserve Freakout

Nicholas von Hoffman, The Nation. May 14, 2008.
Call it a subdued, bankerly freakout.

The Myths and Harsh Effects of Bush's Economic Class War

Larry Beinhart, AlterNet. April 28, 2008.
The recession of 2001 never ended -- at least not for ordinary Americans.

The 'Bush Boom' is an Epic Bust

Hale Stewart, Huffington Post. April 9, 2008.
There's no spinning this economic disaster.

The Audacity of Populism

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. April 7, 2008.
If Obama convinces white working-class voters that he cares about their economic plight, he will become the 44th President of the United States.

Over the Top Fed Actions Feed Conspiracy Thinking

Scott Thill, AlterNet. April 7, 2008.
By rewarding the criminals and screwing the victims, the Federal Reserve's behavior feeds into rumors and conspiracy about its true function.

Are we Headed for the Next Great Depression?

Jeff Faux, The Nation. March 31, 2008.
A huge pyramid of debt was made possible by thirty years of relentless deregulation of financial markets.

Recession the Movie: Now Playing Everywhere [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. March 28, 2008.
From the producers who brought you "The Iraq War" comes a new thriller, guaranteed to send a chill up your spine.

The Fed and Crony Capitalism

Thomas Palley, AlterNet. March 25, 2008.
The Fed's decision to grant Wall Street access to special borrowing facilities constitutes a massive subsidy to the irresponsible.

Economic Meltdown: A 'Teachable Moment' About Socialism for the Rich

Dean Baker, TruthOut.org. March 24, 2008.
Rather than taking this opportunity to tighten the screws, many progressives are actually cheering on plans to bail out the ridiculously rich.

Will Somebody Please Tell Bush to Stop Trying to Talk About the US Economy?

Brad, Sadly No! AlterNet: Video. March 17, 2008.
As if it was disturbing enough that JP Morgan paid less for Bear Stearns than the Yankees paid for Alex Rodriguez.

The Fall of the American Consumer

Barbara Ehrenreich, Barbaraehrenreich.com. March 12, 2008.
We have been the world's designated shoppers, and, if we fall down on the job, we take the global economy with us.

How Many Revised Economic Forecasts Before The Fed Says The "R" Word?

Daniel DiRito, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. February 21, 2008.
Economic forecasting isn't an exacting science...yet the American public often knows we're in a recession well before the experts.

Hillary's Economic Plan: Nothing Daring, But More Comprehensive Than Obama's

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. February 19, 2008.
Clinton offers centrist fixes for our economic problems, but they go a long way toward helping the middle class.

The Economic Recovery Plan America Needs

Robert Kuttner, The American Prospect. February 15, 2008.
A "stimulus" package only works for ordinary, business-cycle downturns. But this is no ordinary recession.

How Deep Will the Recession Go?

John Miller, Dollars and Sense. February 8, 2008.
The economic recovery underway since late 2001 is probably over. Too bad many Americans never got to experience it.

Meeting of Global Titans Tainted by Tanking Economy

Pratap Chatterjee, CorpWatch. February 7, 2008.
Bill Gates, anti-Capitalist? Concerns about economic downturn dampen festivities in Davos, Switzerland.

Proposed Stimulus Package Not Enough

Mark Weisbrot, AlterNet. February 6, 2008.
Given the magnitude of the economic pain that Americans are facing, it's imperative to demand measures that will soften the blow.

The Boom Was a Bust for Ordinary People

Barbara Ehrenreich, The Washington Post. February 5, 2008.
Our challenge isn't just to prop up stock prices but to rebuild an economy in which everyone shares the good times.

The Stimulus Swindle

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. January 25, 2008.
Leading figures of both parties seem eager to help limit the debate over "stimulus" and make the final package a corporate goodie bag.

Want to Prevent a Depression? Impeach Dick Cheney

Bob Fertik, Democrats.com. January 25, 2008.
Why is it that, since Reagan came to Washington in 1981, "bipartisan unity" has always meant Democratic capitulation to Republicans?

Want to Stimulate the Economy? Tax the Wealthy

Chuck Collins, AlterNet. January 24, 2008.
Underlying our economic crisis is a polarization of income and wealth.

Is the Bush Stimulus Going to Help You?

Nomi Prins, The Wip. January 24, 2008.
There's a national economy, and then there's a "people's economy." Guess which one will see more "relief."

Stop Bush's Stimulus Package; It's a Give-Away to the Wealthiest

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. January 23, 2008.
Take action: Tell Congress to help ordinary Americans, not just the same fat cats who got us into this mess.

Clitoral Economics

Barbara Ehrenreich, Barbaraehrenreich.com. January 23, 2008.
Ben Bernanke may not use this imagery, but the immediate challenge is how best to get the economy throbbing again.

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