Stories by Lynn Stuart Parramore

Lynn Parramore is contributing editor at AlterNet. She is cofounder of Recessionwire, founding editor of New Deal 2.0, and author of "Reading the Sphinx: Ancient Egypt in Nineteenth-Century Literary Culture." She received her Ph.D. in English and cultural theory from NYU, and she serves on the editorial board of Lapham's Quarterly. Follow her on Twitter @LynnParramore.

Surprising Stuff Happens to Men Who Earn Less Than Their Wives

Posted on: May 4, 2017, Source: AlterNet

"Threatened" masculinity may be affecting voting patterns.

How Trump Anxiety Is Spawning Business Opportunities and Marketing Campaigns Across America

Posted on: Apr 24, 2017, Source: AlterNet

The Trump era has unleashed a cascade of consumer trends.

America Is Regressing into a Developing Nation for Most People

Posted on: Apr 22, 2017, Source: AlterNet

A new book reveals that the U.S. is becoming two distinct countries, with separate economies, politics and opportunities.

Have We Been Denying Our Human Nature for Four Hundred Years?

Posted on: Mar 10, 2017, Source: AlterNet

A devil called Eurocentric modernism unhinged us from our real wants and needs.

Homo Obnoxious: Is Toxic Masculinity Really Taking Over the Country?

Posted on: Dec 25, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Maybe the real problem is a lack of positive paths to manhood.

Is There a Historic Economic Shift Underway?

Posted on: Dec 22, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Global elites can't count on business as usual.

Capitalism in the Time of Trump?

Posted on: Dec 9, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Brexit and Trump have brought the problems of capitalism into sharp relief.

Black Lives Still Matter

Posted on: Nov 20, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Alicia Garza, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Network, shares a vision for women of color.

The Hidden Reason for America's Racial Trauma, and How to Fix It

Posted on: Oct 31, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Baby Bonds can restore fairness for black citizens who have been held back from economic security by centuries of prejudice.

Here’s What Nobody Understands About Race in America

Posted on: Oct 23, 2016, Source: AlterNet

There's a new key to unlocking the mystery of inequality between black and white citizens.

3 Things to Know to Hold Wells Fargo Accountable for Big-Time Fraud

Posted on: Oct 14, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Justice requires that we all understand why corporations engage in rampant misconduct and fraud.

The Zentrepreneur: Ayn Rand in Lotus Position?

Posted on: Aug 28, 2016, Source: AlterNet

A trendy new breed of capitalist promises efficient enlightenment, but often delivers something very different.

Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes America’s Elections

Posted on: Aug 10, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Oversights of two generations of social scientists have weakened democracy.

Over $100,000: That's How Much Big Finance Rips You Off

Posted on: Jul 28, 2016, Source: AlterNet

New research shows that the average U.S. household loses over $100,000 to destructive activities of bankers and financiers.

How Business School Is a Driving Force in America's Increasingly Unequal Society

Posted on: Jul 13, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Students are still taught to extract resources from workers, taxpayers and the real economy.

The Surprising Way to Stop Bankers From Robbing the American People

Posted on: Jun 8, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Pernicious cultural norms inside American banks and regulatory agencies crowd out basic ethics.

Media You Can Trust in a Capitalist Society? Here's an Idea

Posted on: May 16, 2016, Source: AlterNet

A new book by economist Julia Cagé advocates a participatory business model for independent media.

Is the 1% Really the Problem?

Posted on: Apr 11, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Unpack the numbers on America's highest earners and there's a stark division between the well-off and the dangerously affluent.

Paul Ryan Just Now Realized He Was Ignorant About Poverty

Posted on: Apr 3, 2016, Source: AlterNet

Rana Foroohar’s new book, "Makers and Takers: The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business," gets to the stuff Ryan conveniently left out.

They Talk Tough, but Can Bernie or Hillary Actually Take on Wall Street and Win?

Posted on: Feb 18, 2016, Source: AlterNet

An economist takes aim at both candidates' plans.

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