| Apr 28, 2015 | Economy / BusinessEven the word “greed” isn’t negative enough to characterize the all-out assault on workers by today’s corporate elite. From offshoring jobs to busting unions, and from slashing wages to looting pensions, avaricious executives and wealthy investors...
| Feb 17, 2015 | Rights / DemocracyThe people of Chicago are grappling with a big question that people in nearly every urban place face: Can anyone really govern such a sprawling, brawling city? Reclaim Chicago — an upstart populist coalition that has become a major force in the city — says the answer...
| Dec 9, 2014 | Economy / BusinessIn the spirit of holiday harmony and goodwill toward all, I say it’s time for you working stiffs to extend your hands in a gesture of solidarity with America’s millionaires. Why? Because we now share a common cause: inequality. You don’t hear much...
| Nov 18, 2014 | Economy / BusinessHere’s something that might not have occurred to you: It’s not easy being rich. Well, yes, there are all those things that money can buy to alleviate the burden of fabulous wealth — things like servants, summers in Provence, private jets, and such. But as...
| Feb 26, 2014 | Economy / BusinessThe über rich are full of ideas. Not ideas to help humanity, unfortunately. They’ve thought up new ways to help themselves grab more money and power at our expense. Take Tom Perkins. He’s one of a growing number of the put-upon rich — billionaires who...