The Latest from the Institute for Policy Studies

Japan-ROK Relations on the Rocks

2009-07-08 00:00:00

South Korea and Japan are fighting over two tiny islands, but not because of fishing rights or the prospect of oil.

Apologists for the Rich Are Scraping the Bottom of the Barrel

2009-07-01 00:00:00

In a down economy, apologists for the awesomely affluent are having to dig deep for inspiration. In the process, they're looking dopey.

Playing the Hawk With North Korea

2009-07-01 00:00:00

The Obama administration needs to recognize an aggressive policy toward North Korea is as ineffective now as it was during Clinton and Bush.

Hey Progressives, Join Forces to Fight the Health Insurance Industry!

2009-06-29 00:00:00

Single-payer and public option advocates are fighting each other. We must remember that we're on the same side.

What Happened to the Crackdown on Executive Pay?

2009-06-24 00:00:00

New Treasury rules have backpedaled on CEO pay reform for bailed-out companies. But we can no longer afford the status quo.

A Withdrawal in Name Only

2009-06-24 00:00:00

U.S. troops are moving out of Iraqi cities — or are they?

People Power Pushed the New Deal

2009-06-22 00:00:00

Roosevelt didn’t come up with all those progressive programs on his own.

The Obama-Lee Summit: Dangerous Consensus?

2009-06-19 00:00:00

Washington and Seoul should coordinate policy. But they should also keep their eyes on the prize: resolving the current crisis with North Korea without resorting to force.

DOE's Nuclear Millstone

2009-06-18 00:00:00

The Department of Energy has to stop funding its nuclear complex. Otherwise, forget about a new energy future for the United States.

As Energy Northwest Looks to Nuclear Power, Expert Details Risks

2009-06-17 00:00:00

Grist Magazine interviews Bob Alvarez on the risks of nuclear power.