Richard Kirsch

Don’t sell out progressives, Barack!

Obama needs to remember his election night message -- and back away from cutting Social Security benefits

Richard Kirsch, Next New Deal 15 Topics: Next New Deal, Progressivism, CBS, Barack Obama, Fiscal cliff, Social Security

The cliff in question is more like a sloping hill, but it could determine our future economic health. Here's why

Richard Kirsch, Next New Deal Topics: U.S. Economy, Congress, Next New Deal, Fiscal cliff, Bush Tax Cuts

It's a huge achievement for Massachusetts. It's dangerous for America. Which one is it, Romney?

Richard Kirsch, Next New Deal Topics: 2012 Elections, Obamacare, Affordable Care Act, Next New Deal, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, Columbus Dispatch

We don't just have a jobs problem; we have a good jobs problem. A look at some possible solutions

Richard Kirsch, Next New Deal Topics: Next New Deal, Great Recession, U.S. Economy, Jobs, The middle class, Social Security

Romney wants voters to blame Obama for mishandling the crisis, but he'd also like you to forget who caused it

Richard Kirsch, Next New Deal 17 Topics: Next New Deal, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Republican Party

Education is certainly important, but it must go hand-in-hand with the creation of good jobs

Richard Kirsch, Next New Deal Topics: Next New Deal, Education, Jobs, Unemployment, U.S. Economy, Teachers, schools