Venezuela Collapsing

The extremes of political rhetoric talk about the dire consequences of possible policies, but it is all talk. In Venezuela, Continue reading →

Two Americas

The American economic recovery hasn’t just been uneven, it’s been bifurcated. Where economy is good, it is very good, and Continue reading →

US Congress Turnover

A greater than usual number of members of the US House of Representatives are leaving Congress, particularly newer members. Each Continue reading →

New Constitutional Convention

The US Constitution was written over two hundred years ago. Things have changed. Many people forget, however, that the Constitution Continue reading →

Americans Prefer Economic Equality

A survey of Americans confirms that, regardless of political preference, they prefer income and wealth distribution that is close to Continue reading →

Forest Fire Record

Forest fires are natural, but the way they were managed for decades was unnatural. Unnaturally suppressing fires allowed fuel to Continue reading →

Massive Methane Spill Continues

Methane is a pollutant that is worse than carbon dioxide in terms of greenhouse gas impact. Though it dissipates more Continue reading →

US Wealth Inequality Update

US wealth inequality continues and has reached the level where 20 Americans are now worth as much as half the Continue reading →