Two other presidents have involved themselves in outside interests and or enriching themselves. I thought there would be more. Neither appear to be so serious today as to what they may been thought during either Johnson’s presidency. Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington writes “The intensifying threat of Donald Trump’s emoluments.” Tru_p pretty much […]
Exposure to an environment where hepatitis is prevalent (or risk factors like diabetes, certain jobs, or travel, offering lifelong protection with just a few shots, etc.) than get the shot. If not then maybe flip a coin. I am compromised, so I opted for the A&B shots. I also travel out of country when I […]
Letters from an American Prof. Heather Cox Richardson Since the beginning of Prof. Heather Cox Richardson’s “Letters from an American,” I have been a subscriber. I like history reads combined with current political views. The Professor provides interesting pieces covering today’s events and the past. These are not snippets of conversational information; the pieces are […]
Pulled this from several weeks ago. It seems like we are still going the tariff route even though prices are going up. There is a hint of inflation or more than a hint. Short and sweet commentary. Short one and no graphs. Tariffs and Trump Crazy: It Keeps Getting Worse Dean Baker November 25, 2025 […]
This is not about baby boomers although it should include them. I believe too many of us are backing Trump. The younger citizens are getting it. They should find all of this despicable. “Nearly Two-Thirds of Young Americans Are Thinking About Getting the Heck Out of Here” (Vice) Kareem Takes on the News SUMMARY: America’s […]
In November 2025, Vinay Prasad, director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA claimed, “career staff have found that at least 10 children have died after and because of receiving COVID-19 vaccination.” This statement was false. What’s the truth of the matter? “The final Dec. 5 memo, according to FDA employees […]
– by New Deal democrat Today is one day of quiet before a slew of updated statistics, including the November jobs and inflation reports, are to be reported next week (it is unclear whether others originally scheduled for next week, like building permits and starts, will also be updated). There was some housing and rental inventory […]
Quick update on what is going on with healthcare for citizens. Republicans are still working hard to cut healthcare benefits to 1.5 to 2 million citizens. Let’s not forget the reasoning for doing so. Tru_p’s tax cuts to the upper 1 or so percent of the population not needing a tax cut need a balance. […]
– by New Deal democrat The employment cost index, which was updated this morning through Q3, typically gets much less attention than the monthly payrolls report. But in this circumstance it is entitled to more notice, since the monthly data has only been posted through September as well. Additionally, one important advantange of the Employment Cost […]
“How much and why ACA Marketplace Premiums are going up in 2026?” Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker Health insurers submit rate filings annually to state regulators detailing expectations and rate changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-regulated health plans for the coming year. A relatively small, but growing, share of the population is enrolled in these plans (compared […]