Economy
We live in an individualistic society. And we believe that people are individually and personally responsible for their own fate. We enact our laws that way. We create our
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September 26, 2016 // 0 Comments
Policies for better working conditions at the local level might reduce social and economic inequities. Such policies are particularly significant for cities in which a vast
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September 12, 2016 // 1 Comment
Income inequality Countries with bigger income differences tend to have much lower economic mobility. Although there is more flexibility in the middle, those at the top can
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September 5, 2016 // 0 Comments
The wage gap is an issue that is now becoming a central political issue. Bernie Sanders made it an issue, as did Hillary Clinton. (And both campaigns were accused of
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August 23, 2016 // 0 Comments
Of all of the policy agendas associated with Bernie Sanders, a $15 minimum wage is one of the most likely to be feasible in the short term. Whether one uses metrics of
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July 11, 2016 // 0 Comments
In 2008, I helped a friend try to get a loan modification for his home. The loan was held by Bank of America. I know how you feel, dear reader, my soul died a bit whilst
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July 11, 2016 // 1 Comment
It baffles me that bottled water still exist. I’m not talking about the reusable water bottles, of course. I’m referring to the little crinkly plastic bastards, the sort
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October 24, 2015 // 0 Comments
High school kids have a number of roads to follow when their public school career ends. They can enter a job training program. Maybe they’ll choose to join the military. A
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June 24, 2015 // 0 Comments