Remembering What Nixon Learned

David Sirota / Truthdig Mar 14, 2008 In 1958, the GOP took a shellacking after the vice president used an anti-worker scheme in trying to win votes for his party. Now, right-wingers are resurrecting that failed strategy in Colorado, a key "swing" state. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Recession? What Recession?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2008 President George W. Bush has often invited comparisons to Mad magazine antihero Alfred E. Neuman, and his latest comments regarding a potential recession in the U.S. aren't helping him shake the "What, me worry?" tag line anytime soon. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Job Loss Highest in 5 Years

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2008 The short month of February was long on economic problems, as 63,000 U.S. jobs were lost over the 29 days. In other words, for those betting that a recession isn't around the corner, the outlook is dim. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Slowdown

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Mar 3, 2008 Dig deeper

Fed Forecasts Slow Growth in 2008

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2008 Officials at the Federal Reserve are running out of creative ways to stave off a recession and expect the U.S. economy to slow to a crawl in 2008, with a growth rate of only 1.3 to 2 percent over the year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Too Little Too Late

Olle Johansson, Sweden Jan 23, 2008 Dig deeper

Ignoring Our Economic Achilles’ Heel

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Jan 22, 2008 While the president and Congress consider a cure for the Bush economy, they should look to the root of the problem: stagnant incomes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bush Plans Economic Intervention

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2008 What to do about the slumping U.S. economy? President Bush may disagree with congressional Democrats on dozens of issues, but he seems to agree with their call for some kind of temporary stimulus measure to be implemented as soon as possible. Bush's potential bailout plan will likely focus on income tax rebates to inspire Americans to go out and spend for their country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The High Cost of Ignoring Poverty

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 4, 2007 Republicans once preached compassion, but then went off to war. Democrats waged a war on poverty, but then lost some elections. They decided the middle class is where it's at. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Powell: We’ve Got ‘Em by the Tail

Dwayne Powell / Truthdig Mar 2, 2007 Dig deeper

Worst Stock Market Slide Since 9/11

Staff / Truthdig Feb 28, 2007 The stock market Tuesday had its worst day since 9/11 as investors around the world began to lose faith in the U.S. economy. The Dow fell by 4.3 percent, and S&P estimated total losses at $632 billion. The development came only a day after Alan Greenspan warned of a potential recession. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Greenspan Forecasts Recession

Staff / Truthdig Feb 27, 2007 Alan Greenspan used his powers of economic foresight Monday to caution Americans about a possible upcoming recession. While the former Fed chairman stressed that he can't accurately predict changes far in advance, Greenspan speculated that we may see a dip in the economy within the year. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )