Tag Archives: economics

Open Thread | This Is Where We Are Financially As A Country

Posted on April 30, 2025 by rikyrah

Remember, as we go through this: Trump inherited the best economy in the world. THE WORLD. And, in 100 days, he has ruined it and we are careening towards a RECESSION. It never had to happen. Period. Updated this post … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | I Don’t See China Bending the Knee to Trump

Posted on April 14, 2025 by rikyrah

Trump is waiting for Xi to call. The Chinese see it differently By Kylie Atwood, Kayla Tausche, Kevin Liptak, Jeremy Herb and Alayna Treene, CNN Updated 9:03 AM EDT, Fri April 11, 2025 A tariff reprieve from President Donald Trump … Continue reading →

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Open Thread | Do You Own Property? Do You Have An Estate Plan?

Posted on December 4, 2023 by rikyrah

This is an interesting article: Many older adults in Cook County die without an estate plan. A newer legal tool is helping heirs hold onto family homes. By Lizzie Kane Chicago Tribune • Published: Nov 28, 2023 at 5:00 am … Continue reading →

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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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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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Thursday Open Thread | This Is Who They Are- Meet the GOP Chief Economist Behind Their Hunger Games Mentality

Posted on August 30, 2018 by rikyrah

Meet the Economist Behind the One Percent’s Stealth Takeover of America By Lynn Parramore May 30, 2018 Nobel laureate James Buchanan is the intellectual linchpin of the Koch-funded attack on democratic institutions, argues Duke historian Nancy MacLean Ask people to … Continue reading →

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President Obama Talks Education With With Matt Lauer

Posted on September 27, 2010 by rikyrah

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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