The Human Disaster of Unemployment: “While older workers are less likely to be laid off than younger workers, they are about half as likely to be rehired. One result is that older workers have seen the largest proportionate increase in … Continue reading
Democracy & Government
The importance of democracy and politics in our daily lives is a driving force behind our journalism, whether it’s an ongoing examination of the political engineering of inequality or exposing the revolving door of power and influence that spins individuals in and out of jobs in the public and private sectors. Below are a variety of programs and interviews that illustrate democratic principles and the ways in which they’ve come under fire and been defended. Be inspired, encouraged, and alarmed… but mostly be aware.
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May 11, 2012
An interactive advertisement released by the Obama administration inspires spoofs and rebuttals. Continue reading
May 11, 2012 | World of Ideas
Watch some of the milestone moments in manipulative political TV ads. Continue reading
May 11, 2012
Learn 12 deceptive techniques used in campaign ads and watch them in action. Continue reading
May 11, 2012 | World of Ideas
Economist Robert Pollin explains why he thinks a financial transaction tax is the right idea. Continue reading
May 11, 2012
Kathleen Hall Jamieson takes a closer look at the role misinformation will play in the Obama vs. Romney TV ad slugfest. Continue reading
May 11, 2012 | Money & Politics
We’re proud to collaborate with Mother Jones in sharing insightful journalism related to money and politics. We’ll be posting this weekly roundup every Friday. Share your thoughts about these must-read stories and always feel free to suggest your own in the comments … Continue reading
May 11, 2012 | What Matters Today
In this new feature, we’ll share stories from around the Internet that we’re passing around here at Moyers HQ. Share your own “must reads” from today below in the comments section. We’d love to hear what you’d recommend! The New … Continue reading
May 11, 2012 | Smart Charts
The Center for Responsive Politics produced this infographic (click to enlarge) about the formidable fundraisers known as “bundlers.” These well-connected people have usually maxed out on the personal contribution limit ($5,000) and are willing to go the extra mile, asking wealthy friends and others in their community for political donations. They collect that money in “bundles” and write large checks to the candidates’ campaigns. Continue reading
May 10, 2012 | What We’re Reading
In this new feature, we’ll share stories from around the Internet that we’re passing around here at Moyers HQ. Share your own “must reads” from today below in the comments section. We’d love to hear what you’d recommend! Bloomberg Businessweek: … Continue reading
