Tax Wall Street to Pay for Jobs
The Senate should be looking for ways to jumpstart the economy — but not at the expense of those who suffered the most from the crisis.
Black America: The Economic State of Emergency
IPS scholar Dedrick Muhammad will speak on the human face of the racial divide and the economic crisis.
Racism and Recession in Europe
Economic downturn in Europe has led to an upsurge in racism and xenophobia.
K Street Showdown in Washington, DC
What went down on May 17th, when labor and justice groups organized a rally against lobbyists.
From the Frontlines: May 18th, 2010
Afghanistan, the racial wealth gap, and a student sit-in.
How the Financial Sector Can Pay for the Crisis
On April 23, finance ministers from the G-20 countries will be meeting in Washington, where they will discuss various options for ensuring that the financial industry pays a fair share of the costs of the global crisis. This forum will highlight proposals for financial speculation taxes, very small levies on trades of stock, derivatives, currency, and other financial instruments that would curb excessive speculation and raise upwards of $100 billion a year for important public investments like creating jobs, providing global development aid, and addressing climate change worldwide.
2010: Lets Get America Working Again
This year, we need to recognize that the government, not the private sector, is the best tool for job creation.
My Cat is No Fat Cat
My cat is on the pudgy side, but she is nothing like our titans of finance. Let’s stop maligning our feline friends by comparing them to greedy, evil Wall Street execs.
What Obama is Getting Wrong About Economic Recovery
Obama needs new, bold ideas to get Americans back on their feet and out of recession.
Job Creation: Change Obama Needs to Believe In
With the unemployment rate still in double digits, the Obama administration must step up to the plate and strengthen the job market.
Thanksgiving: Time to Consider Native Americans’ Plight
The nation needs to commit itself to lasting Native American advancement.
Clash on Investment: Global Trade and an Opportunity for Civil Society
Guest columnist Sarah Anderson served on an Obama advisory group on economic policy. Here’s the inside story.
Discussion: Housing Struggles Worldwide
Ashraf Cassiem, the chairperson of the Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign will speak about some of the realities of post-apartheid South Africa, the campaign’s organizing efforts in poor communities, obstacles facing social movement-building in Africa, and the anti-foreclosure activism emerging in some of the US cities he will be visiting, including Washington, DC.
The Western Cape Anti-Eviction Campaign, based in Cape Town, South Africa, was formed in November 2000 with the aim of fighting evictions, water cut-offs and poor health services, obtaining free electricity, securing decent housing, and opposing police brutality.
The AEC is currently an umbrella body for over 15 community organizations, crisis committees, and concerned residents’ movements who have come together to organize and demand their rights to basic services.
Africa Action and the Institute for Policy Studies will be cohosting this discussion and lunch-in. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Michael Stulman at Michael [dot] Stulman [at] africaaction.org or 202-546-7961.
Remember the Real Villain–Wall Street
We’re pointing fingers at President Obama — when those responsible for the economic crisis escape blame.
The Virtues of Deglobalization
Has the time finally come to reverse and end globalization?