Europeans Take to the Streets to Protest Spending Cuts

Staff / Truthdig Sep 29, 2010 On Wednesday, tens of thousands of people in Spain, Italy, Greece and other European nations registered their disapproval of their governments' moves to make them bear the brunt of the financial shenanigans that sent the global economy into a downward spiral two years ago. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Krugman: The Attack on Social Security

Staff / Truthdig Aug 16, 2010 New York Times econo-whiz Paul Krugman marked the 75th anniversary of America's Social Security program with a warning note on Sunday, declaring that Social Security is under siege from "nearly all Republicans" as well as "some Democrats." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gates Looks for an Out in 2011

Staff / Truthdig Aug 16, 2010 Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has held his position through the transition from the Bush to the Obama administration, but it's looking like he won't hang on for yet another presidential term. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Larry King Retires

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Larry King Set to End His Show

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2010 Turns out the rumors are true: CNN is soon going to drop "Larry King Live" from its lineup. The Suspendered One announced Tuesday that he'll retire this fall after 25 years with the show to spend more time with his family. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Helen Thomas Hangs It Up

Staff / Truthdig Jun 7, 2010 White House press corps veteran Helen Thomas, 89, has faced off with nine different presidents -- starting with Eisenhower -- and their supporting players over the course of her career, but ultimately her own words (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Sen. Bayh Surprises Dems With Retirement Announcement

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2010 Another Democrat is leaving the fold on Capitol Hill. Sen. Evan Bayh announced Monday that he won't seek re-election this fall after 11 years in the Senate, pointing to recent partisan politicking in Congress as the main reason for his departure. "People's business is not getting done," Bayh said, making sure to point out that he's not making this move because he thinks he wouldn't win. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Letting Go

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Jan 1, 2010 There is something fitting about writing my last column on the first day of a new year. January, after all, is named for the Roman god of beginnings and endings. [Editor's note: This is Ellen Goodman's final column.] Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Bank of America CEO to Pack It In at Year’s End

Staff / Truthdig Oct 1, 2009 Another head of another big bank is rolling all the way out the door On Wednesday, Bank of America CEO Kenneth Lewis made the startling announcement that he was opting to take early retirement, effective the last day of this calendar year. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mom’s Dreary Retirement Prospects

Marie Cocco / Truthdig May 9, 2009 Not to ruin brunch, but Mom's probably not doing very well. Not if she's already retired, not if she's a baby boomer approaching retirement, not if she's a younger woman who hasn't yet given retirement a thought. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The End of the Middle Class as We Know It

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Apr 30, 2009 This is how it ends. Or at least, this is how the latest, sad chapter in a story that has been ending for three decades is written. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Madoff’s Victims Speak Out

Staff / Truthdig Mar 22, 2009 Some of them have only their homes, while others have no remaining assets and no means to earn income, but all of the former clients of Bernard Madoff (above) whose statements were made public by the government on Friday described in nightmarish terms their experiences since Madoff's fraudulent investment empire crumbled. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )