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A Better World is Possible

Popular Economics Weekly “Today we won because the Hungarian people didn’t ask what their country could do for them, but what they could do for their country,“Prime Minister Peter Magyar NPR I never thought I would see the most famous … Continue reading

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Another Gulf War?

Popular Economics Weekly “So it looks as if the worst and the dumbest are not just at the top of the political leadership. They’re not just on the diplomacy and strategic policymaking end, but even in the cutting edge of … Continue reading

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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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A Better Unemployment Report?

Financial FAQs “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 130,000 in January, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, social assistance, and construction, while federal … Continue reading

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Why the Job Losses?

Popular Economics Weekly “The number of job openings continued to trend down to 6.5 million in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, both hires and total separations were little changed at 5.3 million each. … 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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U.S.Economy Adds Jobs in September

Popular Economics Weekly                                     “…while the economy is growing thanks to AI spending, it’s a K-shaped expansion: People who were already affluent are becoming more so, but the less well-off are under severe pressure.” Paul Krugman    FREDnonfarmpayrolls The delayed U.S. … Continue reading

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