As is self-evident, Republicans are gung-ho on cutting taxes because there is very little that government does that they truly value. The bigger the
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Material Conditions First!
Consider two anecdotes: The First: Recently I tried to get into the mind of a Trump supporter that had posted a status about the
What’s the Matter with Janesville?
Each Thursday on the PBS NewsHour, plain-speaking economist Paul Salmon explains difficult issues in his “Making Sen$e” segment. This past week he focused on
Net Neutrality: Round Two
It looks like Trump-appointee Ajit Pai over at the FCC is setting his sights on unraveling regulations that guarantee net neutrality. This radical change
The United States of corporate welfare
Another day, another corporation receiving massive tax breaks by the government. Most recently, it was $7 million from the Trump/Pence administration to Carrier (owned
“Where to Invade Next:” Notes and thoughts on Michael Moore’s movie
Should I recommend Michael Moore’s 2016 movie,” Where to Invade Next”? On the plus side, there are some really good jokes. The biggest laugh
With friends like hedge fund managers, education reform does not need enemies
One of the oddities, for me, about what is happening in education now is how those promoting more standardized testing are called “reformers.” Really,
Rooting for GOP opposition research on Hillary
It’s nothing new to say that sometimes Hillary Clinton is her own worst enemy. I’ve been a Bernie supporter, but I really want to
White House Correspondents’ Dinner can be culturally alienating
If you are a reasonably affluent progressive, the 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner had to be a real gas. President Obama and comedian Larry
“Where to Invade Next:” Michael Moore’s film makes its points, annoyingly
Michael Moore’s new film has a coy title, “Where to Invade Next.” And that’s where the trouble begins. Based on the title, you might