Category Archives: Guest Post

When a Storm Dumped Two Feet of Water on My City, I Learned Something Gratifying About My Neighbors

An in-depth account of being caught in a major flood and dealing with becoming a water evacuee.

What Happens If the West Decides to Negotiate an End to the War in Ukraine and Russia Does Not (Really) Go Along?

A preliminary look at what might happen if and when the West gets over itself and thinks about negotiating with Russia.

Chinese Companies Are Taking Advantage of United States’ Nearshoring Strategy By Setting up Shop in Mexico

Although China accounts for only a small fraction of Mexico’s total Foreign Direct Investment, it has significantly expanded its portfolio in recent years.

2:00PM Water Cooler 5/1/2023

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Links 5/1/2023

Decomposing the Rise of the Populist Radical Right: How Changes in Priorities Explain the Electoral Politics of Our Time

Voters who move to the right tend not to have changed their outlook as much as reordered which issues matter most to them.

Links 4/30/2023

Workers Who Have Occupied an Italian Factory for Two Years Are Getting Close to Owning It Themselves

Workers are attempting to start Italy’s first community and non-profit factory that could become an inspiration for workers elsewhere. Could it happen in the US?

How Union Members Honor Workers’ Memorial Day

April 28 was Workers Memorial Day in the US when union workers rededicate themselves to the fight for safer working conditions.

Links 4/29/2023

Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America

Brendan Ballou talks to Rob about his forthcoming book, Plunder, about the growing harmful role of private equity in the US.

2:00PM Water Cooler 4/28/2023

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