RFK Jr is testifying today at a Senate panel on HHS policies. Sen. Wyden said the secretary “stacked the deck” of a vaccines committee, replacing scientists with “vaccine skeptics and conspiracy theorists.” Kennedy said his actions “got rid of the conflicts of interests” he said had pervaded such panels. So according to RFK Jr, scientific […]
Looking at Black American employment in 10 major cities and what is at risk under the Trump administration. Unemployment was at record lows in the recent past. Trump’s anti-equity agenda could threaten the progress. Three charts and a short explanation for each explaining what is at stake for Black America. ~~~~~~~ The present administration (Trump) […]
– by New Deal democrat In contrast to much other data in the jobs sector, the JOLTS reports have been very much consistent with a “soft landing scenario,” and that trend continued in this morning’s report for July. As a quick refresher, this survey decomposes the employment market into openings, hires, quits, and layoffs. So to […]
Florida is set to drop all state vaccine mandates. Look for Florida EDs to fill up with children suffering from preventable diseases. Of course, the civilized states can maintain theirs, but there’s no way to prevent Florida children and their families from traveling to other states. Other civilized countries are another matter. Look for some […]
Prof. Heather at “Letters . . . ” has a summation commentary covering the latest BS or faux pas by Tr__p and company. Are not people doing the grand dragon master’s bidding and dictates becoming a wee bit embarrassed by now from all of their sneaking around? That is just 4 issues focusing bacl to […]
– by New Deal democrat As usual, the new month begins with important manufacturing and construction reports which give us the pulse of the goods-producing economy. The ISM manufacturing report has been a recognized leading indicator for the past 60+ years, although of diminished importance since the turn of the Millennium and China’s accession to […]
This is a bridge too far in my opinion. They get the same treatment as those who were protesting in D.C. and across the nation during the seventies and sixties. The only difference being todays president was promoting them to indeed riot. “Statistically impossible to have lost the 2020 Election,” Trump tweeted, even after he […]
The one thing which comes to mind (for me)? War, conflict, etc. is not a business transaction where one side pays for the others help. No quid pro quo. You are either in or you are not in when it comes to battling an aggressor style opponent. If the side you are on, and you […]
The right of Trump to impose tariffs at will and without Congressional approval is headed to the SCOTUS. What’s the odds that the tariffs will be overturned? Turns out there’s a market in tariff refunds if the SCOTUS rules against Trump: “In July the US government brought in $29.6 billion in tariff revenue compared to […]
Over the past fifty plus years bent politicians and Supreme Court Justices have been chipping away at America’s democracy as if it were a bad thing. Did this in the special interests of any and all who found democracy a hindrance to getting their way. Most, in return for receiving a little power and social […]