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Why Trump 2.0?

Popular Economics Weekly “According to the latest PISA rankings, which assess 15-year-olds in math, science, and reading, the United States ranks around 13th in reading, 18th in science, and 37th in mathematics out of 79 participating countries. Countries like China, … Continue reading

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Republican Party’s Bully Capitalism

Popular Economics Weekly “Twice as many Americans believe their financial security is getting worse than better, according to an exclusive new poll conducted for the Guardian, and they are increasingly blaming the White House.” The Guardian Graph: Last Tech Age … Continue reading

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Will Republicans Ever Learn?

Financial FAQs “The stakes are enormous if Republicans succeed in removing most of the estimated 11 million undocumented worker (only half of which are from Mexico and the Latin countries), and cut legal immigration in half, as they have promised to do. … Continue reading

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President Trump the Bully

Answering Kennedy’s Call  “With yesterday’s tragic news, we are calling for an immediate deescalation of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions.” Letter signed by 60 Minnesotan CEOs CNBC.com It has taken … Continue reading

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Equality Is Good for Everyone–Part II

Popular Economics Weekly “Nineteen states will increase their minimum wages on January 1, boosting earnings for more than 8.3 million workers by a total of $5 billion. In addition, 47 cities and counties will raise their minimum wages, adding to the … Continue reading

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Trump Copies Putinism

Popular Economics Weekly “Russian mathematician and Putin critic Andrey Piontkovsky characterized Putinism as “the highest and final stage of bandit capitalism in Russia; and also as a war, ‘consolidation’ of the nation on the ground of hatred against some ethnic group, … Continue reading

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What is Worrying Consumers?

Financial FAQs “Consumer confidence tumbled in November to its second lowest level since April after moving sideways for several months,” said Dana M Peterson, Chief Economist, The Conference Board. “All five components of the overall index flagged or remained weak.” Conference … Continue reading

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Who Won the Shutdown?

Financial FAQs “What if conservatives succeeded in repealing Obamacare? “Republicans’ Obamacare repeal bill would leave 17 million more people uninsured next year, and 32 million more in 2026, the Congressional Budget Office said in an estimate Wednesday. It also said premiums would … Continue reading

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Why Make America Weak?

Financial FAQs “This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror … Continue reading

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The Truth About High Tariff’s

Popular Economics Weekly “High tariffs inevitably lead to retaliation by foreign countries and the triggering of fierce trade wars. Then the worst happens: markets shrink and collapse, businesses and industries shut down, and millions of people lose their jobs.” President … Continue reading

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