All posts tagged "Economy"
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Alec Siegel | July 25, 2017
Democrats’ “A Better Deal”: Classic Liberal Priorities and a Dash of Populism
The new Democratic agenda aims to boost jobs and decrease expenses.
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Alec Siegel | June 27, 2017
Has Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Hurt Employment?
The answer is pretty unclear.
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Josh Schmidt | June 25, 2017
United States Bans Fresh Beef Imports from Brazil
And we're not alone.
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Anne Grae Martin | June 20, 2017
The Minimum Wage: Where Are We Going and How Did We Get Here?
The minimum wage is one of the most divisive topics around.
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Josh Schmidt | June 9, 2017
U.S. Sugar Deal with Mexico Previews NAFTA Discussions
The sugar deal left some feeling bitter.
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Michael Sliwinski | March 17, 2017
Not About the Benjamins: Is the United States on the Verge of Eliminating the $100 Bill?
Will the U.S. follow India's lead and eliminate high-denomination currency?
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Alec Siegel | March 12, 2017
Did Sean Spicer Break a Federal Rule with a Tweet?
Spicer got a little too excited over the February jobs report.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus | February 22, 2017
Chicken With a Side of Tax Inversion?: A Look at the Popeyes Sale
Popeyes was just bought by Canadian-based company RBI.
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Emma Von Zeipel | February 21, 2017
UN Declares Man-Made Famine in South Sudan
One million people are on the verge of starvation.
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Alec Siegel | December 2, 2016
Trump Strikes Deal with Carrier to Keep Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.
Part of his crusade to save manufacturing jobs.
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Emma Von Zeipel | September 1, 2016
Brazil Senate Votes to Oust President Dilma Rousseff From Office
Was there an actual crime or just a political controversy?
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Ashlee Smith | August 10, 2016
Who is Jill Stein?
Get to know each candidate before Election Day!
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Ashlee Smith | August 10, 2016
Who is Gary Johnson?
Get to know each candidate before Election Day!
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Sean Simon | June 8, 2016
Hillary’s $12,000 Jacket Doesn’t Mean Jacksh*t
Let the lady spend her money!
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Alec Siegel | May 11, 2016
New CIS Study Shows Immigrants Take in More Welfare Than U.S. Born
But it's hardly the only metric on immigrant contributions overall.
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Mary Kate Leahy | February 5, 2016
Talking About Pay In The Workplace: Is Sunlight The Best Disinfectant?
Why pay transparency is important.
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Jillian Sequeira | February 2, 2016
What are the Major Takeaways from the 2016 World Economic Forum?
What happened at Davos this year?
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Mariam Jaffery | November 6, 2015
An End to China’s One-Child Policy: What Does it Mean?
A huge departure from the last three and a half decades.
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Michael Sliwinski | August 2, 2015
American Muslims: A Vibrant History, Misplaced Hatred
Muslim Americans are a vibrant part of our culture, so why are they discriminated against?
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Jessica McLaughlin | June 25, 2015
The USPS Deficit Crisis: What’s the Plan?
How will the latest plan to save the USPS affect you?
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Franklin R. Halprin | February 17, 2015
Tramway and Restaurants in the Grand Canyon? Stop the Escalade
A proposal to create a tramway and restaurant complex in the Grand Canyon is gaining steam.
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Michael Sliwinski | February 14, 2015
India: A Superpower on the Rise?
India may be a superpower on the rise, but the nation still faces many challenges.
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Andrew Blancato | February 11, 2015
Boston Olympics Backlash Filled With Cowardice and Stupidity
Think twice the next time you hear your Boston friends railing against having a Beantown Olympics -- here's...
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Chris Schultz | January 22, 2015
The Jones Act: Outdated or Vital?
The Jones Act is up for debate in Congress right now. What will they decide?
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Franklin R. Halprin | December 30, 2014
Is the New York Fracking Moratorium a Good Thing?
Recently, Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced that New York State will ban fracking. Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is...
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Michael Sliwinski | December 19, 2014
The High Cost of Falling Oil Prices
The price you pay at the pump has dropped precipitously, but there are some steep consequences.
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Michael Sliwinski | November 21, 2014
China as a Military Threat: What Does It Mean for the U.S.?
China is a growing military threat not only throughout Asia, but to the United States.
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Anneliese Mahoney | November 13, 2014
Detroit is the Most Dangerous City in America, Irvine the Safest
Detroit is the Most Dangerous City in America and Irvine, California is the Safest. Find out why.
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Franklin R. Halprin | September 16, 2014
The New Black Death: Oil Trains and Insufficient Safety Regulations
When dealing with the transportation of crude oil, they and the system on which they operate are horrifically...
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Anneliese Mahoney | September 12, 2014
Congrats California Workers: Paid Sick Days are Coming Your Way
A new concept is sweeping the United States: paid sick leave.