Monday, January 13, 2025

Tag: economy

Beijing’s bid for global power in the age of Trump

“America first” versus China’s strategy of the four continents.

Trump’s Trade Wars

He’s put tariffs, which are essentially taxes, on what they sell to us. And they’ve retaliated by putting tariffs on what we sell to them.

The truth about Social Security: Setting the record straight

Eighty-three years later, Social Security addresses universal economic risks that have always been with us and always will be.

Want to create jobs? Reduce fossil fuel use

Energy efficiency creates more jobs than fossil fuels – and at a faster rate and lower cost.

Trump and the art of the no deal

Touting his “extraordinary” ability to negotiate, but so far, Trump has shown he can’t make a deal.

Trump administration attempts to tweak capital gains tax only to benefit...

But tax analysts said the proposed tweak would create more tax shelters and increase national debt.

An economy in the fast lane – with no brakes

When the next recession hits, the working people of the United States will pay the steepest price.

How rising inequality is stalling economies by crippling demand

A new agenda is needed. We have to recognize that economic growth inevitably involves economic transformation, based on innovation and technological change.

Backfire

Thanks to Trump's wildfire tariffs, an iconic American brand is moving jobs overseas.

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The Santa Ana by Joan Didion

Written by Joan Didion, The Santa Ana ("Los Angeles Notebook"/Slouching Towards Bethlehem) was published in The Saturday Evening Post in 1965.

How ten holier-than-thou MAGA dictates threaten to invert Jesus’ biblical commandments

Because a Christian God rules the universe, Christians should naturally run government.

UnitedHealthcare interrupts doctor mid-surgery to question patient’s cancer care

A Texas doctor was forced to step out of the operating room after an insurance company questioned her patient’s approved cancer treatment.

GOP attack on Medicaid puts millions of Americans at risk of losing coverage

Republicans push Medicaid cuts that could leave millions without health coverage.

Exclusive prayer for $100K: Trump’s Inauguration Committee faces criticism over ‘pay-to-pray’ event

Trump’s inauguration committee faces scrutiny for exorbitant ticket prices to interfaith prayer event.