From Margins to Mainstream
The making of the modern Republican Party.
Doom and Gloom Democrats
Democratic strategists are determined to discredit ambitious social agendas.
The New Republicans
The Democratic Party establishment has given up on the policies that would attract disaffected workers.
The Post-Hope Democrats
The latest attacks on Bernie Sanders reveal that the Democratic Party is intent on driving down expectations.
The Real Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton’s record cuts against the claim that she’s an ardent champion of women’s rights.
Debating Clinton
Doug Henwood responds to a critical review of his new book on Hillary Clinton.
Bernie’s New Deal
The $18 trillion price tag for Bernie Sanders’ spending plan is actually quite small.
The Uber Welfare State
At Columbia University, hungry students are encouraged to rely on the charity of their wealthy peers.
Workers Aren’t Disappearing
Paul Mason is wrong. Capitalists need workers, just as they always have.
Why Bosses Hate Unions
Unions vastly improve the wages and working conditions of their members. No wonder they're still under attack.
The Decline of the American Empire
Neoliberalism lives and shouldn’t be given a premature obituary, but the American empire has entered a decadent phase.
Employers Will Beat Obamacare
For many employers, it will be much cheaper to pay the penalties than cover full-time workers.
The Problem with (Strike) Debt
Rolling Jubilee (RJ) has certainly gotten a lot of attention in the few days since it was launched. An initiative of Strike Debt!, an offshoot of Occupy Wall Street, the Jubilee describes itself as a . . . project that buys debt for pennies on the dollar, but instead of collecting it, abolishes it. Together we can liberate debtors at […]
Doug Henwood
Doug Henwood edits Left Business Observer and is the host of Behind the News. His new book is My Turn.