Adelson’s Company Admits to Bribery, Krugman Labels Sequester ‘Stupid,’ and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Mar 4, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including John Roberts being called out for a big error in the Voting Rights Act case and former NBA star Dennis Rodman defends his "good friend" Kim Jong Un. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama’s Immigration Plan Leaked, Krugman on the Minimum Wage, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 18, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a congresswoman's attempt to criminalize public female nipple exposure and "Saturday Night Live" pokes fun at Marco Rubio's State of the Union response. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Budget Report Proves Krugman Right, Coulter Says ‘Screw You’ to Obama, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 6, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including a Republican flip-flop on immigration reform and Chris Christie pokes fun at himself on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Rove Takes on the Tea Party, Maher Rips ‘Con Men’ Limbaugh and Beck, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 4, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Paul Krugman calls out "insane" NRA and Rick Perry weighs in on the news that the Boy Scouts may be ending its policy of banning gay members. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Krugman on Austerity: ‘How Many Times Do People Like Me Have to Be Right?’

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 29, 2013 The New York Times columnist has consistently been a strong voice in the argument against making dramatic spending cuts in tough economic times. On Monday, Krugman was once again forced to defend his position during a discussion about the current financial crisis on MSNBC's "Morning Joe." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Karl Marx Is More Relevant Than Ever

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 26, 2013 “For many in my generation, the ideological underpinnings of capitalism have been undermined,” writes Jacobin editor Bhaskar Sunkara at The Guardian. “That a higher percentage of Americans between the ages of 18 and 30 have a more favorable opinion of socialism than capitalism … signals that the cold war era conflation of socialism with Stalinism no longer holds sway.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Trillion Dollar Coin: Joke or Game-Changer?

By Ellen Brown, Web of Debt Jan 19, 2013 The trillion dollar coin represents one of the most important principles of popular prosperity ever conceived: the creation of money by sovereign governments, debt-free. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Krugman on Why Jobs Come First

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 16, 2013 New York Times columnist and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman drew on 20th century U.S. history to explain to Bill Moyers how a Washington that was willing to spend could end the present American depression. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart Fires Latest Shot in Feud With Paul Krugman

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 15, 2013 “If someone’s ruining their brand with the trillion dollar coin idea, I don’t think it’s the non-economist,” Stewart said, adding that the deficit solution was still a “stupid fucking idea.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colin Powell Talks GOP Racism, Paul Krugman Blasts Jon Stewart, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 14, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the Treasury Department's decision about minting a trillion dollar coin and another George Bush mulls a bid for public office. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pick Paul Krugman, Mr. President

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jan 6, 2013 The Nobel Prize-winning economist and public advocate is at the top of every liberal’s wish list for President Obama’s second-term Cabinet appointments. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Republicans Angry About Tax Hike, Krugman on the Fiscal Deal, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 2, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including the House vote on the fiscal cliff deal Tuesday night and President Obama marks the 150th anniversary of one of the most famous presidential proclamations. (UPDATED) Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )