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83 Articles by: Doug Henwood
Doug Henwood edits Left Business Observer and is the host of Behind the News. His latest book is My Turn.
How the Rich Stay Rich
A peek inside the world of wealth managers, offshore tax havens, and the uber-wealthy.
The Profit Hoarders
American corporations are rolling in enormous profits. But they still aren’t investing.
Why the United States Is Falling Apart
The reason our schools and bridges are decaying is clear: we’re spending next to nothing.
The European Choice
Yanis Varoufakis on how to build a democratic Europe in a post-Brexit landscape.
The Jobless Economy
The US economy is creating a historically low level of jobs. But robots aren’t the culprit.
The First Strike
March’s Women’s Strike was an electric first step towards forging a new feminist movement.
The Basement Dweller
The closer you examine Donald Trump’s approval ratings, the more abysmal they look.
The Confusion Candidate
The Democrats’ central weakness comes from being a party of business but having to pretend otherwise.
From Margins to Mainstream
The making of the modern Republican Party.
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.