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U.S. Banks and the Dirty Money Empire

Reprising a classic article by radical sociologist James Petras, who died on January 17th, 2026.

James Petras Mar 24, 2026

Left Hook Economics

War Dollars, Care Dollars (and No Sense)

It seems like a good time to compare the running tally of war dollars with the cost of relentless attacks on public care provision in the United States.

Nancy Folbre Mar 20, 2026

March/April 2026

The Undertaxed Rich

Mitt Romney’s call to tax the rich like him renders the Wall Street Journal editors apoplectic.

John Miller Mar 17, 2026

Issue 244: November/December 2002

features

The Great Stock Illusion

Ellen Frank

The enormous paper wealth "created" by the stock market was bound to dissolve.
Taking One From the Bush Team

Dean Baker

The Social Security commission's plan for a universal portable pension makes sense, so long as it does not privatize Social Security.
Haitian Free Trade Zone

Clara James

Aristide's "different" capitalism is the same old story.
Recession: Government Spending to the Rescue

Robert Pollin

the regulars

the short run
active culture Janitors Strike for Justice / Popular Educators Gather
comment Why No Wal-Mart Scandal?
making senseWorkfare - Where Are the Wages? / Marriage Promotion Policies
letters
primerCapital Stability and Local Democracy
in reviewJobs-Not People-For Sale
ask dr. dollarIs the administration to blame for economic problems?
economy in numbersSome stock holders are more equal than others.