Andrew Bacevich: How the US Blew the Post-Cold-War Era
Why the end of the Cold War and the era of the US as the world’s sole superpower has not worked out as well as predicted.
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Links 1/7/17
Trump’s Win: America’s Failures of Representation and Prospects for Democracy
Looking at why Trump won and the implications for his presidency.
Read more...Gaius Publius: The Elephant in the Room Is a Donkey (Reflections on Kamala Harris)
An incident from the history of newly elected senator Kamala Harris, known in California for being an opportunist even by political standards.
Read more...Robots, Universal Basic Income, and the Welfare State
“Robots are coming for your job” may be more scare talk than reality, but instilling that belief helps weaken labor bargaining power.
Read more...How Do Americans Get Rich? (And Stay Rich?)
A deep dive into the sources of rich Americans’ wealth.
Read more...Will Trump Take the Poisoned Chalice of Firing CFPB Director Richard Cordray?
Why firing Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray would probably turn out to be a win for Democrats.
Read more...The Oil Supply Glut Is Here To Stay In 2017
Why oil prices will stay soft this year.
Read more...Join Us for a NYC Meetup Next Friday, January 13!
Announcing our first meetup for 2017. Join us for a break from winter blues!
Read more...Links 1/5/17
F@ck Work?
Why arguments against work are another manifestation of neoliberalism.
Read more...Don Quijones: Power & Profit Fuel War on Cash in Europe
Be warned: European officials have already starting taking tough moves in the war on cash.
Read more...Republicans Likely to Pass “Audit the Fed”
“Audit the Fed” is likely to become law. It’s about time.
Read more...Ambrose Evans-Pritchard: Trump Effect Won’t Stop Credit Crunch
Forecasts for the US depend heavily on what Trump might actually get done. Ambrose Evans-Pritchard thinks Mr. Market is out over his skis.
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