In good times, robots are seen as heroes. In bad times, they’re the villains. They’re neither. Robots are as good or bad as our public policies allow. Government policy is killing the … Continue reading No, Robots Aren’t Killing the American Dream

Source: ACLU National on Twitter: “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Federal employees and the First Amendment. https://t.co/evxbKH4kIz” Continue reading “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Federal employees and the First Amendment

There are a few factors to take into consideration when the 2018 Midterm elections come around. Trump’s presidency is a cause for concern for many Democrats, and the senate elections could be … Continue reading Could Democrats Gain Control of Senate in 2018?

In the partisan battle zone that is Washington, there is one conquest that could turn the fight decisively in Republicans ’ favor: winning 60 seats in the U.S. Senate. Right now the … Continue reading Here’s why the 2018 Senate election will be crucial for President Trump and his Democratic foes

The stream protection rule was intended to protect waterways from mining waste. Great, one more environmental protection undone. Source: Trump signs bill undoing Obama coal mining rule Continue reading Trump signs bill undoing Obama coal mining rule

President Donald Trump defended his willingness to warm relations with Russia by suggesting that the alternative might be nuclear holocaust. Since going to war with Russia doesn’t really make sense, perhaps Trump … Continue reading Trump: US should get along with Russia because of threat of ‘nuclear holocaust’

We now take a break from your regularly scheduled scandals to bring you some not-so-breaking news: austerity was as big a disaster as its biggest critics said it was. That should be … Continue reading Austerity was a bigger disaster than we thought

Nearly 56,000 bridges nationwide, which vehicles cross 185 million times a day,  are structurally deficient, a bridge construction group announced Wednesday. Perhaps it’s time we invest in our own infrastructure. Source: Nearly 56,000 … Continue reading Nearly 56,000 bridges called structurally deficient

“Many mainstream economists seem to think the idea behind Modern Monetary Theory is new and originates from economic cranks. New? Cranks? How about reading one of the great founders of neoclassical economics – Knut Wicksell.” View More Continue reading The origins of MMT

Daniel Tarullo, the Fed’s point man on regulation, suddenly resigned on February 10. Tarullo was the Fed’s point man on regulation, and his announcement came just days after the new administration announced … Continue reading Trump’s reshaping of Fed will be next source of uncertainty for markets

OkCupid has refreshed is mobile app with a new look and revised questions and categories to help you find a potential life partner rather than a one-night stand. The app already probed your interests and … Continue reading Trump or nah? OkCupid now matches partners’ politics

“These are truly baffling and horrifying times, as we have an incompetent president who is essentially owned by a foreign power.” Moby claims to have inside information that Trump is being blackmailed … Continue reading Moby Claims Donald Trump Is Being Blackmailed by Russia, Wants War With Iran