Here in the United States (and elsewhere, too), work dominates our lives. Upon meeting someone new, our standard first question is “What do you do … The Past, Present, and Future of WorkRead more
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The Origin of Student Debt
With the vociferous debate over President Joe Biden’s announcement that the federal government will cancel a portion of outstanding student debt, it’s important to understand … The Origin of Student DebtRead more
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More people are dying of COVID under Biden than Trump
On Thursday, the White House announced that President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms. This news arrived as the nation … More people are dying of COVID under Biden than TrumpRead more
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When America became a deficit country the Bretton Woods ended
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7sW5lfIh-k&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Yanis Varoufakis
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Insulin resistance, advanced cell aging have links to childhood poverty
Black adolescents who lived in poverty and were less optimistic about the future showed accelerated aging in their immune cells and were more likely to … Insulin resistance, advanced cell aging have links to childhood povertyRead more
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Inflation as a Political Power Play Gone Wrong
The blame game over surging prices is on. Was it too much central-bank money being pumped out for too long that caused inflation to take … Inflation as a Political Power Play Gone WrongRead more
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How ALEC Turns Disinformation Into Law
In June 2021, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill banning the state from contracting with or investing in businesses that divest from … How ALEC Turns Disinformation Into LawRead more
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To distract attention from the economic looting
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-nO8cBD79k&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Robert Reich
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The Future of Work Is No Work
What if we abolished the institution of work? If we were not required to work to pay for basic rights, such as food, shelter, and … The Future of Work Is No WorkRead more
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No Days Off
Recently, a series of internal Amazon documents revealed that, true-to-form, the tech giant’s Draconian warehouse kingdom is infused with meticulous surveillance of its wage workers. … No Days OffRead more