Category Archives: Economics

Open Thread | More on President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Posted on August 30, 2023 by rikyrah

Going to say this again: IT MATTERS who is President and their experiences and their viewpoint. President Biden respects the PROCESS. And, he’s also enough of a political nerd to understand that getting into the weeds, you can do a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | They Were Never Going to Stop With Dobbs…How the Right is Going Further After Abortion

Posted on August 28, 2023 by rikyrah

Using and scapegoating our fellow trans citizens is not their only angle. Someone that I follow about abortion rights, points out that the right knows that Abortion BANS are unpopular. So, they are trying to erase the word ‘ ban’ … Continue reading →

Posted in 2023 Elections, 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Empowerment, GOP, Health, Healthcare, Open Thread, Politics | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Open Thread | These Racists Never Stop

Posted on August 23, 2023 by rikyrah

UH HUH UH HUH The unmitigated gall. A conservative activist, Edward Blum, who was involved in the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reject affirmative action in college admissions, has filed a lawsuit against Fearless Fund, a Black venture capital firm … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The Endless Cletus Safaris….and Yet, the MSM Can’t Bother to Try and Find Biden Voters

Posted on August 21, 2023 by rikyrah

UH HUH UH HUH There is no accident to this. We care about little-d DEMOCRACY. We care about body autonomy. We care about voting rights. We care about the environment. We care about our children going to school and not … Continue reading →

Posted in 2022 Elections, 2023 Elections, 2024 Elections, Abortion, Abortion Rights, activism, Breaking News, Criminal Justice, Culture, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Department of Justice, Economics, Economy, Elections, History, Justice, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Open Thread | President Biden Continues to Try and Help With Regards To Student Loans

Posted on August 10, 2023 by rikyrah

President Biden is not giving up with helping those who have student loans. Biden administration launches new SAVE student loan repayment plan. Here’s how to apply PUBLISHED MON, JUL 31 202310:32 AM EDT UPDATED MON, JUL 31 202312:00 PM EDT … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, Economics, Education, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Student Loan Forgiveness | Tagged , , , , , | 30 Comments

Open Thread | Finally, The Lacks Family Gets Compensation

Posted on August 4, 2023 by rikyrah

This country has a long legacy of stealing from Black people and not giving them their due compensation. The story of Henrietta Lacks is just one of those stories. Saw this news: Breaking overnight: Henrietta Lacks’ family reaches historic settlement, … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Never Forget….The Cruelty IS the Point

Posted on July 28, 2023 by rikyrah

When they talk about the GOP ‘moving on from Trump’. I want you to be very clear about what they mean, and what they don’t mean. What they mean, is that they want to move on from the obvious criminality … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Lean In on Bidenomics

Posted on July 21, 2023 by rikyrah

I agree with this: “Leaning into Bidenomics – a label first used pejoratively by the President’s adversaries – was a deft move by the White House communications team.” -⁦@danpfeiffer⁩ https://t.co/bR4KYZgiRx — Herbie Ziskend (@HerbieZiskend46) July 14, 2023 It was a … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Everything Bad In This Country Can Be Traced Back To Ronald Reagan

Posted on July 12, 2023 by rikyrah

Found this great thread. But, truth is truth…anything bad in this country, especially the financial state of this country…can be traced back to Ronald Reagan. How Ronald Reagan Ruined America (a thread) pic.twitter.com/0eZqGF7r5S — Donovan Reynolds (@donovanreyno1ds) July 10, 2023 … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking News, Current Events, Economics, Economy, Elections, Healthcare, housing, Jobs, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Open Thread, Politics, Social Security, Student Loan Forgiveness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Open Thread | It’s Called Bidenomics

Posted on July 5, 2023 by rikyrah

We need to stand up and shout out: BIDENOMICS Bidenomics is about ensuring every person in our nation has the opportunity to thrive. pic.twitter.com/LCJhbnBpwt — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 3, 2023 Bidenomics is just another way of saying … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024 Elections, Bidenomics, Breaking News, Current Events, Democracy, Democratic Party, Economics, Economy, Elections, GOP, Open Thread, Politics, President Joe Biden, Vice-President Kamala D. Harris | Tagged , , , , | 49 Comments