Financial Crisis

Joan Bartl

Amid Divestment Protests, More Cities Explore Public Banks

Philadelphia City Council Member Cindy Bass was already thinking about how to cut the city’s ties with Wells Fargo when...

Joan Bartl

Bank of North Dakota Profitable Despite Oil Slump

When Arizonans for a New Economy gives talks about public banking and the Bank of North Dakota, invariably someone in the audience claims...

Joan Bartl

Public Bank Touted as Way to Raise Funds Without Burdening NJ Taxpayers

After state provides start-up capital, new financial institution would then provide low-interest loans for infrastructure, new schools and..