What would FDR Do?

| Aug 8, 2011 | Economy / BusinessHow much can a U.S. president committed to greater equality hope to accomplish when lawmakers devoted to helping the rich hold the upper hand? Advocacy for equality must take a backseat, Obama administration insiders insist, when fanatical friends of the fortunate in...

CEO Pay Bashing, Tea Party Style

| Mar 21, 2011 | Economy / BusinessEven hypocrites can sometimes have a point. Take Jim DeMint, for instance, the U.S. senator–and tea party favorite–from South Carolina. Earlier this month, DeMint came out swinging against the defenders of federal funding for public broadcasting. How dare...
Killing Jobs is Bad for Business

Killing Jobs is Bad for Business

| Aug 30, 2010 | Economy / BusinessCorporate America loves layoffs. No matter the cost to the affected workers, many investors see job cuts as an encouraging sign that CEOs are making the tough decisions necessary to make their company “lean and mean.” It’s striking that CEOs are...