Jordan Weissmann

Jordan Weissmann is an associate editor at The Atlantic. He has written for a number of publications, including The Washington Post and The National Law Journal.

Why Don't More Women Get Promoted at Goldman Sachs?

Why Don't More Women Get Promoted at Goldman Sachs?

There are probably many reasons, but the burdens of raising children almost certainly plays a role. More »

Who's to Blame for the Hostess Bankruptcy: Wall Street, Unions, or Carbs?

Who's to Blame for the Hostess Bankruptcy: Wall Street, Unions, or Carbs?

Try all of the above. More »

Our College Crisis: A PowerPoint Presentation by Bill Gates

Our College Crisis: A PowerPoint Presentation by Bill Gates

How the world's richest college dropout sees the problems facing higher ed today. More »

Sheila Bair Says We're Headed for Another Crisis

Sheila Bair Says We're Headed for Another Crisis

The former head of the FDIC thinks we're in the middle of a "bond bubble." More »

Sorry, Tax Wonks, Obama Adviser Says: Capping Deductions Isn't Going to Do It

Sorry, Tax Wonks, Obama Adviser Says: Capping Deductions Isn't Going to Do It

Obama economic advisor Gene Sperling echoes Larry Summers on deficit reduction. More »

The World's Richest College Dropout Urges Colleges to Stop Dropouts

The World's Richest College Dropout Urges Colleges to Stop Dropouts

Bill Gates points toward the real college crisis. More »

The Bipartisan Zen of Barney Frank

The Bipartisan Zen of Barney Frank

The sometimes-combative senator has good news: An era of partisan gridlock may be ending. More »

Former NYC Schools Head Joel Klein: We Need a Bar Exam for Educators

Former NYC Schools Head Joel Klein: We Need a Bar Exam for Educators

The ex-chancellor finds rare common ground with the head of the American Federation of Teachers. More »

Summers: Be Careful About Capping Tax Deductions

Summers: Be Careful About Capping Tax Deductions

Lately, both Republicans and Democrats have warmed to this element of the Romney tax plan. The ex-Treasury secretary says it's not enough. More »

Larry Summers Says We Need to Get Used to the Idea of Bigger Government

Larry Summers Says We Need to Get Used to the Idea of Bigger Government

Policy makers who want to go back to earlier spending levels are ignoring the hard truth about the ways the world has changed. More »

The U.S. Won't Be Energy Independent Even If We Pump More Oil Than Saudi Arabia

The U.S. Won't Be Energy Independent Even If We Pump More Oil Than Saudi Arabia

As long as we run our economy on oil, we'll still be vulnerable to the world market. More »

What Is Spotify Worth?

What Is Spotify Worth?

Goldman Sachs says $3 billion. More »

The Next Trillion-Dollar Stimulus? It's Immigration Reform

The Next Trillion-Dollar Stimulus? It's Immigration Reform

How reform could boost the economy -- in 2 graphs More »

Will Obama Let Washington and Colorado Keep Their Legal Pot?

Will Obama Let Washington and Colorado Keep Their Legal Pot?

Many doubt it. Here's the case for optimism More »

Why Do U.S. Auto Workers Get Election Day Off? Thank Their Union

Why Do U.S. Auto Workers Get Election Day Off? Thank Their Union

The UAW negotiated the right to treat federal elections as paid holidays back in 1999. More »

Why Obama Beat the Super PACs in the TV Ad War

Why Obama Beat the Super PACs in the TV Ad War

Federal law has let the campaigns buy air time on the cheap, while Super PACs have had to pay full price. More »

Should Science Majors Pay Less for College Than Art Majors?

Should Science Majors Pay Less for College Than Art Majors?

In Florida, it could one day be cheaper for students to study engineering than art history More »

Did Katrina Victims Really Spend Their Relief Money on Gucci Bags and Massage Parlors?

Did Katrina Victims Really Spend Their Relief Money on Gucci Bags and Massage Parlors?

Strictly speaking, yes some did. But That doesn't excuse Rep. Steve King's comments about the storm's survivors. More »

How a Smart Conservative Would Reform FEMA

How a Smart Conservative Would Reform FEMA

Mitt Romney wants to shrink the federal government's role in disaster management. A former Department of Homeland Security official explains how he could do it. More »

The Great Blizzard of 1888: The Last Storm to Knock Out Wall Street

The Great Blizzard of 1888: The Last Storm to Knock Out Wall Street

It's been more than a century since the last time Wall Street shut down for two straight days due to weather. Here's a look back at the last storm to do it. More »

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