Recession – Page 24 – People's World

Mexico at 200 faces growing economic despair

January 11, 2010 By Emile Schepers

September 16, 2010 is the 200th anniversary of Mexico's declaration of independence. But so far, any inclination to celebrate is being overshadowed by vast economic and social problems.

Calif. governor proposes ‘Terminator’ budget

January 11, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's final budget proposals, issued Jan. 8, are assuring that when he leaves office at the end of this year, he will be forever known as "the terminator" in real life as well...

NYC students on Facebook, in the street over MTA cuts

January 8, 2010 By Dan Margolis

Public high school students, as well as teachers and parents, are organizing in new ways against a proposalto take away free-and reduced-price Metrocards currently issued to students.

Detroit book forum calls for new economy

January 7, 2010 By John Rummel

Jim Wallis, founding editor-in-chief of Sojourners Magazine, a Christian social justice publication, calls for new values and new economy.

Banks making huge profits from toxic assets

January 5, 2010 By John Wojcik

What the government really did for the financial giants in March as a way to help them unload their toxic mortgage securities was put up a sign that read, "Free money, come and get it."