Mass media thrives on melodrama, and so does modern politics. We became addicted to the scary side of the economic meltdown -- the term itself is a piece of verbal melodrama.
Huffington Post via Oprah.com | Verena von Pfetten | Posted 04.03.2009 | Living
On a special aired last Friday, February 27th, Oprah's Lisa Ling took an in-depth look at the faces of the recession - those ordinary individuals whos...
Brandon Perkins | Posted 03.29.2009 | Politics
Like the million-plus people in this country over the last two months, I'm newly unemployed.
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner | Posted 03.18.2009 | Politics
While Wall Street rails against restrictions on executive salary bonuses, families are suffering. Some moms are selling their blood plasma to put food on the table.
Roseanne Colletti | Posted 03.08.2009 | Business
Are you unemployed and working harder than ever?
Nick Turse | Posted 03.01.2009 | Business
Across the United States, people have been reacting to the dire economic circumstances with extreme acts, including bank robberies, murder, and suicide.
Lauren DiGiulio | Posted 03.01.2009 | Style
I was hired by my friend's company after they laid off most of the staff to look like I worked there during an important meeting. Pretend to be an architect for an hour and get paid $100?! Yes, please! Pass the foam core!
Neal Rodriguez | Posted 02.25.2009 | Business
Neither government restructuring of debt programs are available, nor is any real monetary assistance being provided for the consumer.
The Huffington Post | Posted 01.23.2009 | Living
It can be hard revel in holiday cheer when America's economy forces us to tighten our purse strings. We asked you for your tips on how to keep the se...
Doug Hatt | Posted 01.16.2009 | Living
In order to qualify for this safety-net health insurance coverage, I had to go without any kind of health insurance for anywhere between 45 and 90 days. Not just me, but my wife and baby.
Huffington Post | Posted 01.12.2009 | Living
On December 1st, Arianna wrote a piece about the terrifying state of America's economy. So, just like we did with your election anxiety, we asked you...
The Huffington Post | Posted 01.12.2009 | Living
On December 1st, Arianna wrote a piece about the terrifying state of America's economy. So, just like we did with your election anxiety, we asked you...
The Huffington Post | Posted 01.08.2009 | Living
On December 1st, Arianna wrote a piece about the terrifying state of America's economy. So, just like we did with your election anxiety, we asked you...
Huffington Post | Posted 01.04.2009 | Living
On Monday, Arianna wrote a piece about the terrifying state of America's economy. So, just like we did with your election anxiety, we asked you to sh...
Deepak Chopra | Posted 05.28.2009 | Business