Migrating From America

One measure of the pre-eminence of the United States is that 35% of Americans would consider moving to another country; Continue reading →

Undamming America

Dams were erected for irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power. They succeeded. They are not, however, eternal. They are massive, Continue reading →

IMF Dislikes Greek Debt

The International Monetary Fund thinks Greece is carrying too much debt. No news there. Greece’s debt is at about 180% Continue reading →

Nuclear Waste Sinks Into Pacific

Mistakes were made. Nuclear bomb testing in the South Pacific didn’t always produce a successful explosion. That was why they Continue reading →

States Mandate Renewable Energy

For Hawaii, it’s 100%. Vermont, 70%. State by US state, renewable energy standards are increasing, partly as a response to Continue reading →

Job Participation Decreases

Unemployment is down, and so is job participation. Welcome to the paradox of US government labor statistics. The two are Continue reading →

Americans Become Renters

Whether through The Great Recession, student loan debt, urbanization, or a desire to be more mobile, homeownership is declining in Continue reading →

Give The Poor Money

The poor don’t have enough money. That’s by simple definition. The complicated debate, or at least the debate that is Continue reading →