Stories by Kathleen Geier

How Taxes Fund the Outrageous Pay of "Fix the Debt" CEOs Pushing Austerity on the Rest of Us

Posted on: May 6, 2013, Source: The Washington Monthly

This scheme deserves the admiration of con artists everywhere.

America Officially Dickensian, Jailing People for Years for Unpaid Debt

Posted on: Apr 8, 2013, Source: The Washington Monthly

The corpse of Charles Dickens must be spinning like a whirling dervish.

Is Obama Throwing Seniors Off a Cliff?

Posted on: Dec 18, 2012, Source: Washington Monthly

As part of a tax and spending deal, President Obama is reportedly willing to agree to significant cuts to Social Security benefits.

Study: Women Denied Abortions More Likely to Suffer Domestic Violence and Be on Public Assistance

Posted on: Nov 19, 2012, Source: The Washington Monthly

A study tracks outcomes for women who seek and abortion but do not obtain one. The results are not pretty.

Shocking Study: Suicide Overtakes Car Accidents As Leading Cause of Death -- Is the Economy to Blame?

Posted on: Sep 24, 2012, Source: The Washington Monthly

The suicide rate has increased dramatically between 2000 and 2009.

Shocker Stat: Life Expectancy Decreases by 4 Years Among Poor Whites in U.S.

Posted on: Sep 22, 2012, Source: The Washington Monthly

The Republican War on Vegetables: GOP Goes Bananas for Meat Industry

Posted on: Aug 4, 2012, Source: The Washington Monthly

The Colorado Massacre: When Unspeakable Tragedy Becomes the New Normal

Posted on: Jul 21, 2012, Source: Washington Monthly

Why Did NY Times Publish Hackish Op-Ed on Planned Parenthood (By Romney Advisor's Wife)?

Posted on: Jun 25, 2012, Source: Washington Monthly

Romney Advises Broke, About-to-be-Unemployed College Students: “Just Borrow Money From Your Parents!”

Posted on: Apr 28, 2012, Source: Washington Monthly

Are Mega-Millions and Other Lottery Games on the Up and Up?

Posted on: Mar 31, 2012, Source: Washington Monthly