Reports
Forget Higher Minimum Wage—Here’s a Better Way to Help American Workers
A federal job guarantee would reinvigorate American infrastructure and ensure that no workers go home in poverty. Interesting read and it appears that we already have a mandate to provide such a … Continue reading Forget Higher Minimum Wage—Here’s a Better Way to Help American Workers
Sinclair Broadcast Group – Consolidation of Local News in the US
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That’s alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news. Source: Sinclair Broadcast Group: Last Week … Continue reading Sinclair Broadcast Group – Consolidation of Local News in the US
It’s astounding how unpopular Trumpcare is with GOP voters — but that doesn’t mean it will die
Even Republicans get this bill will make them poorer and less free, but there are a half a trillion dollars and Trump’s presidency riding on its success. An example of politicians listening … Continue reading It’s astounding how unpopular Trumpcare is with GOP voters — but that doesn’t mean it will die
Do we need a federal job guarantee?
Even Fox News is getting into the debate.. and Tucker Carlson didn’t really seem to fight it that hard. Source: Do we need a federal job guarantee? | Fox News Video Continue reading Do we need a federal job guarantee?
Denied: Afghanistan’s All-Girl Robotics Team Can’t Get Visas To The US
These girls were denied entry to the states – but their robot is coming. An example of the types of people the travel ban excludes. Source: Denied: Afghanistan’s All-Girl Robotics Team Can’t … Continue reading Denied: Afghanistan’s All-Girl Robotics Team Can’t Get Visas To The US
Californians: Demand a Vote on Your Broadband Privacy Before the Telecom Lobby Runs Out the Clock
If you live in California, follow the simple instructions in the post below to stop your cable company from selling your browsing history to advertisers. Source: Californians: Demand a Vote on Your … Continue reading Californians: Demand a Vote on Your Broadband Privacy Before the Telecom Lobby Runs Out the Clock
America is not as divided as you might think — here’s the proof
Business Insider reporters traveled the country to find how divided America really is. They found real issues, but also surprising common ground. Interesting series by Business Insider where they traveled the country, … Continue reading America is not as divided as you might think — here’s the proof
Trump ‘Election Integrity’ Commission Faces Pushback from States
The administration asked for voters first and last names, birthdays, last four digits of Social Security numbers, and voting histories going back to 2006. This appears to be an attempt to justify … Continue reading Trump ‘Election Integrity’ Commission Faces Pushback from States
National Rifle Association ad appears to be ‘an open call to violence’
A National Rifle Association ad that has gained traction on social media this month urges Americans to join “freedom’s safest place.” Time to get those guns out? Hmmm… Source: National Rifle Association … Continue reading National Rifle Association ad appears to be ‘an open call to violence’
In the U.S. maternal mortality takes rising! Dropping in every other wealthy nation.
This is an incredible shame https://t.co/jOaxWT37FG @juliaoftoronto pic.twitter.com/RESanSocC7 — Brian Resnick (@B_resnick) June 29, 2017 Source: Brian Resnick on Twitter Continue reading In the U.S. maternal mortality takes rising! Dropping in every other wealthy nation.
Fake news: you ain’t seen nothing yet
Generating convincing audio and video of fake events Using neural networks to create a fake interview with Françoise Hardy at the rough age of 20, 53 years ago! Source: Fake news: you ain’t … Continue reading Fake news: you ain’t seen nothing yet
Rising Inequality May Be the Real Risk of Automation – Bloomberg
Technological change has had more impact on earnings distribution than on demand for workers, study finds The jobs won’t go away, but your earning will continue to go nowhere, fast. Source: Rising … Continue reading Rising Inequality May Be the Real Risk of Automation – Bloomberg