Uneven US Economic Recovery

The US economy is recovering and it isn’t. There are many conflicting stories because the economy is not one thing, Continue reading →

Born But Not Raised Equal

“All men (people) are created equal.” A wonderful sentiment, and possibly true at birth, but the parents’ income creates an Continue reading →

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico has a debt crisis unlike Greece or Detroit. The causes may be similar, government policies that didn’t shift Continue reading →

China Crash Continues

China’s Shenzhen stock market is down over 30%. This bubble burst has a lot in common with other market bubbles: Continue reading →

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 →

US Lessons From The Romans

No country has proven itself to be eternal. Democracies and republics are not invulnerable. They are filled with great potential, Continue reading →

The Feds Cut Energy Use

Actions speak louder than words, and data helps make the point. Whether the US Federal government is growing or not, Continue reading →

The New American Dream

The data has been collected. The Center for a New American Dream conducted a poll about what Americans think about their Continue reading →