How Trump Could Rein In the Fed

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Jul 28, 2018 The president is not happy with Federal Reserve policy and is in a position to do something about it. But if he is going to change the makeup of the Federal Reserve Board, he must appoint people who understand how to kick-start the economy. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

I Know Which Country the U.S. Will Invade Next

Lee Camp / Truthdig May 2, 2018 Hint: It's all about the banking. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Fox in the Henhouse: Why Interest Rates Are Rising

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Apr 20, 2018 The Fed's proffered justifications for aggressively increasing interest rates and adding to government debt levels don’t pass the smell test. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Why China Is Running Circles Around America

Ellen Brown / Truthdig Feb 26, 2018 State and local politicians would be wise to study how the Chinese are funding massive public works projects that will soon put America to shame. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Public Bank Option: Safer, Local and Half the Cost

Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Nov 4, 2017 Public sector banks, rare in the U.S., are common elsewhere. Studies show that they are more profitable, less corrupt and more accountable overall than private banks. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Fund Universal Basic Income Without Upping Taxes or Inflation

Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Oct 4, 2017 As automation increasingly makes jobs obsolete, the policy of guaranteeing every citizen a basic income is gaining support around the world. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Japan Is Writing Off Nearly Half Its National Debt—Without Creating Inflation. We Could, Too.

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Jun 28, 2017 There is no way the U.S. will ever pay back a $20 trillion federal debt. Maybe the government should sell some of it to our central bank. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Dear Mr. President: Be Careful What You Wish For

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Jun 12, 2017 Higher interest rates would triple the interest on the federal debt by 2026, would hurt workers and young voters and could bankrupt more than 20 percent of U.S. corporations. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

If China Can Fund Infrastructure With Its Own Credit, So Can We

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt May 21, 2017 While American politicians debate how to finance needed fixes and which fixes to implement, the Chinese have funded massive projects across their country. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

What a State-Owned Bank Could Do for New Jersey

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Apr 13, 2017 Like most states, New Jersey suffers from serious budget problems, limiting its ability to make needed improvements A public bank could change this Like most states, New Jersey suffers from serious budget problems, limiting its ability to make needed improvements. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

If ‘Ryancare’ Is Dead on Arrival, Can We Please Now Try Single-Payer?

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Mar 16, 2017 The problem for policymakers is that they have been trying to fund an inefficient and overpriced medical system with scarce taxpayer funds without capping costs. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Here’s How Infrastructure Costs Can Be Halved

By Ellen Brown / Web of Debt Jan 26, 2017 Americans could save $1 trillion over 10 years by financing infrastructure through publicly owned banks like the one that has long been operating in North Dakota. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )