Category Archives: Economics

Open Thread | How The Affirmative Action Case Might Effect HBCU’s

Posted on July 3, 2023 by rikyrah

One of the issues that came up after the Supreme Court’s horrible Affirmative Action, was how this would affect HBCU’s. Historically Black Colleges and Universities were developed post-Civil War to educate the newly freed Black populace. The question was what … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There is a Benefit to Having a President Who Has Been in Government for a Long Time

Posted on June 26, 2023 by rikyrah

And this is one of those benefits. I will say it again: JoeyB ain’t new to this. He true to this. President Biden played the LONG GAME …. AND WON! Remember when Biden headed off a railroad strike by backing … Continue reading →

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Economist Bill Spriggs Has Passed Away

Posted on June 7, 2023 by rikyrah

RIP, Sir🙏🏾 Thank you for bringing humanity to the field of Economics. Rest in Power, Bill Spriggs. Mourning his brilliance, kindness, & clarity, that economics isn't neutral, policy decisions have tangible impacts on our lives, and building power for Black … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Connect The Dots…They are all RELATED

Posted on June 7, 2023 by rikyrah

Fabulous poster over at BJ made this point a couple of months ago, and it never left me. See how she sees it: Suzanne MAY 31, 2023 AT 3:21 PM I know that I go on and on about how … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Update

Posted on June 1, 2023 by rikyrah

Update: This is what experience and competence get you: I don't think folks understand how smart this man was to get republicans to take fights over the debt ceiling off the table for the next two years. It's like he … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Resolution

Posted on May 30, 2023 by rikyrah

They have worked out a deal on the debt ceiling. Biden: One of the things that I heard some of you saying is why doesn't Biden say what a good deal it is? You think that's going to help get … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Debt Ceiling Hostage Talks

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rikyrah

The debt ceiling is about the money we have already spent. Already spent! The GOP is messing with THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE UNITED STATES. Never forget…. Every 1 in 4 dollars in the deficit was because of … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | The GOP WANTS to Destroy the US Economy

Posted on May 19, 2023 by rikyrah

I am going to expand my original.thoughts on this situation. I originally believed that the GOP thought that they would just arrest hords of the Undocumented and throw them in the for-profit prisons, which have seen their population decline. They … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | There Is A Writer’s Strike Going On In Hollywood

Posted on May 16, 2023 by rikyrah

David Simon explains what’s going on and why the writers are on strike. David Simon, the creator of The Wire, says he’s on strike to protect new generations of writers and make sure they aren’t exploited by studios. He also … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | 2024’s Election Will Be About Body Autonomy

Posted on May 15, 2023 by rikyrah

In 2016, women like myself made the case for Hillary Clinton. When everything else failed, we asked “ What about The Supreme Court?” We were told snidely, that ‘ you can’t scare us with the Court.’ Same folks whining. Women … Continue reading →

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