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Making America Poisoned Again
The stated rationale for jettisoning environmental protections is that they are inefficient and have “suffocated” the economy. But economic benefits must be weighed against costs, including impacts on human health.
Copper and Trump’s Tariff Tantrums
Copper is an often-overlooked metal, but it has been essential to human existence. And, now, copper is the critical material for decarbonization.
The Disastrous Climate Impacts of Trump’s Budget Bill: How To Fight Back
Nothing less than saving the planet is at stake.
Something Is Wonderful in the State of Denmark
An alternative to dismantling Social Security—adopt Denmark’s retirement system!
Crypto: What Is It and What Is the Fuss All About?
Cryptofinance, including cryptocurrency, is the newest hot item in the world of financial “innovation.”
Wages, Employment, and Immigration
Instead of competing with native-born workers for jobs, immigrant workers actually tend to complement native-born workers.
Better Wages and Working Conditions: The Workers Will Come
While many things taught in introductory economics courses are nonsense, it seems to be true that higher wages will attract more workers.
Medicaid Kayfabe: Fake Wrestling
The features of the bill that are likely to help ordinary people were catchy and easy to understand—reduced taxes on tips and overtime pay and a higher standard deduction for the elderly on income taxes. Yet these projected revenue losses are tiny compared to those incurred by the super rich.
