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Let’s make a (debt ceiling) deal
We are now told that the so-called "X-date" (when the federal government hits the current debt limit) is fast approaching, potentially much sooner than previously anticipated. Leading economists can't seem to…
Ukraine soccer club donates $25M to Mariupol soldiers
A $25 million program to support Mariupol soldiers and families of fallen soldiers was announced on Monday by Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk. The soccer club's project, "Heart of Azovstal", was launched…
New Mexico: State legislature candidate arrested for allegedly hiring people to shoot at the homes of his rivals
This is very high on the list of things not to do when your run for office doesn't turn out well. Solomon Pena is a 39-year-old Republican who ran for office in the New Mexico statehouse. His bid was unsuccessful and…
Are cashless drive-thrus meant for convenience or to hinder crime?
At first glance, this news item out of Chicago probably sounds like the least exciting announcement imaginable. Portillo's restaurants operate in many parts of the city, serving up traditional "Chicago-style"…
Norwegian paint the root cause of racism or something
The Nordic countries are white.Read More
Seattle socialist faces new challenge from sustainable pot farmer
Seattle's socialist city councilmember Kshama Sawant has arguably been a disaster for the city. In 2020 she was the councilmember who pushed for a 50% cut to the police budget. She wound up being the only person who…
America doesn’t do well in helping people peacefully pass on
Before beginning, I wanted to make it perfectly clear that this is not an article about physician-assisted suicide, medical aid in dying, or any of those admittedly controversial topics. The subject here is the type of care…
Afghan women turn to online learning after Taliban ban on college education
Afghan women are choosing to go online to get their education. The Taliban is cracking down on women’s rights, including banning female students from going to a university. Where there is a will, though, there is a way.Read…
San Francisco’s reparations panel recommends $5 million for every eligible black resident
San Francisco's board of supervisors created the African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC) back in December 2020. The committee is putting forth a draft proposal of recommendations which includes financial…
Cozy Davos luncheon crowd includes Manchin, Sinema and…Coons?
That last name is a puzzler, let me tell you. He surely wasn't invited for his intellectual heft. But he is gullible enough to eat the bugs if someone told him to.Read More