Pete Peterson

Safety net cutters are seriously selfish

While Washington "wise men" push cuts to Social Security, the real way to help America is to expand the program

Michael Lind Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 34
Business Pete Peterson, Social Security

In a biting column, the economist warns that "plutocrat-friendly" policies are being pushed as deficit reduction

Salon Staff Friday, Nov 30, 2012 4:12 PM UTC 15
Politics Paul Krugman, Fiscal cliff

A hip new group of "activists" pretends the youth believe in austerity -- and lower taxes for the rich

Alex Pareene Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 12:45 PM UTC 20
Politics Federal Deficit, deficit hawks

Both candidates agree: The national debt is the most urgent challenge facing the nation. But it's not -- at all

Dean Baker Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 5:15 PM UTC 16
Politics Pete Peterson, budget deficit