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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 16965 )
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The New CNN Poll Is Very Troubling
The charts above reflect the results of the new CNN / SSRS Poll -- done between August 3rd and September 7th of a national sample of 2,119 adults, with a 2.8... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
332,000 Workers Filed For Unemployment In The Last Week
The Labor Department released its weekly unemployment statistics on Thursday. It showed that another 332,000 workers filed for unemployment benefits in the... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Abbott's Record Is An Assault On Texas Women And Children
Greg Abbott will try to tell you that he has a good record on protecting vulnerable Texans. But his record shows just the opposite. He has a record of harming... Read more
Posted on 17 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Most Think U.S. Will Have A Terrorist Attack Within A Year
The chart above reflects the results of the new Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between September 12th and 14th of a national sample of 1,500 adults, with a... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Political Favorability Poll
The chart above reflects the results of the new Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between September 12th and 14th of a national sample of 1,252 registered... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Protecting The Right To Vote Should Not Be Filibustered
The House has passed a voting rights bill, and Democratic senators have agreed on another. But neither bill will become law because Senate Republicans will... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Most Say U.S. & China Not Doing Enough About Climate
The charts above are from the Pew Research Center. They show that most people in developed nations think European Union and the United Nations are doing a good... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Lives Lost To Undervaccination In The U.S.
From The New York Times. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Democrats Are The Best Party For Economic Growth
For decades, the Republicans have posed as the best party for economic growth. They still think that taking restraints and taxes off the rich and the... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Too Many Doubt They Will Be Able To Retire Comfortably
The charts above are from a recent YouGov Poll -- done between August 18th and 25th of a national sample of 15,570 adults. It shows that far too many Americans... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
This Next Month In Congress Is Critical To Our Nation
It is an understatement to say this next month is very important. The Congress will either pass the human infrastructure bill requested by President Biden, or... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
President Is Viewed As More Mainstream Than Either Party
The charts above are from the latest CNN / SSRS Poll -- done between August 3rd and September 7th of a national sample of 2,119 adults, with a 2.8 point margin... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
COVID Death Rate In The States And Territories Of U.S.
These charts, from The Washington Post, show the COVID death rate (per 100,000 people) in each of the states and territories of the United States. Read more
Posted on 13 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Biden To Fire "Trumpers" From Military Academy Committees
In the final weeks he was in office, Donald Trump placed his most loyal (and incompetent) liars on the service committees of the military academies. Now... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The 9/11 Attack Changed Most People's View Of Islam
The chart above is from the Pew Research Center. It shows that the view of islam as a violent religion increased after the 9/11 attacks -- especially among... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Politics Is The Biggest Factor In Response To The Pandemic
Our national response to the continuing pandemic has been disappointing. Too many people are refusing to wear masks or get vaccinated. Read more
Posted on 12 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Was The United States Unified After The 9/11 Attack? (No!)
This weekend marks the 20th year since the attack on 9/11. Like most other Americans, I watched the attacks on TV, shocked and horrified at the senseless loss o... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Public Wants To Keep Roe V. Wade & Don't Like Texas Law
The charts above are from the Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between September 4th and 7th of a national sample of 1,500 adults, with a 2.8 point margin of... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Transcript Of The President's 9/9 Speech On The Pandemic
The President has begged and cajoled Americans into protecting themselves with masks and getting vaccinated. We could have the COVID-19 pandemic under control b... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
About 310,000 Workers Filed For Unemployment Last Week
The Labor Department released its weekly unemployment statistics on Thursday. It showed that about 310,000 workers filed for unemployment benefits in the week... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2021 POLITICS, SOCIETY
