Tag Archives: Wall Street

Why were women’s warnings about the financial crisis ignored?

By Lori | Published: January 31, 2012
TweetI read it on the train, and couldn’t stop myself from shaking my head visibly in disgust and anger. Earlier this month, the Fed released transcripts of some high-level meetings on the economy, and this NY Times article summarizing the conversations was the source of my frustration. Among the most notable details: • The officials [...]
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What main street doesn’t know about Occupy Wall street

By Samhita | Published: September 26, 2011
Tweet (pic via the Gothamist) On September 17th, 2011 thousands of protestors marched on Wall street. Their demands were as diverse as their constituents, including everything from banning the death penalty to ending poverty. What seems to be missing from this rather dedicated action is any serious mainstream media coverage. Fair asks, “What if Wall [...]
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Rosanne Barr speaks at Occupy Wall Street protest

By Maya | Published: September 21, 2011
TweetYesterday marked the fourth day of the Occupy Wall Street protest in lower Manhattan. Activists are speaking out against corporate power over the political system. Or, in the words of Roseanne Barr, who made a surprise appearance on Monday, the fact that “we’re all royally screwed.” The actress, who is now officially running for president, [...]
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