President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, October 9, 2023. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, October 9, 2023.

Biden Approval at Record Low

He’s at 61 percent disapproval in the lastest Monmouth poll.

This Economic Moment

Continued disjunctures between perceptions and the indicators.

President Joe Biden meets with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team, cabinet and staff members for a briefing on hurricane, wildfire and extreme weather preparedness, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. President Joe Biden meets with leaders of his federal emergency preparedness and response team, cabinet and staff members for a briefing on hurricane, wildfire and extreme weather preparedness, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Why Doesn’t Biden Get More Credit?

Some people say there’s a reporter to blame.

Deutschland Unter Alles

Germany’s economy is among the worst in the OECD.

A Tale Of Two Chinas

Its economic bubble has burst, which may make them more dangerous.

China’s Flailing Economy

Xi’s government is taking a drastically different approach to the slowdown.

The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

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The All-Volunteer Force at 50

Is America’s military capable of fighting the next war?

Bidenomics?

The President is trying to change perceptions ahead of the election.

China Calling in its Loans to Poor Countries

Debt-trap diplomacy has finally come home to roost.

‘Seinfeld’ Ended 25 Years Ago

The show about nothing has a big legacy.

Good Jobs News

The Tech Bubble Has Burst. Or Has It?

A lot of huge investments have failed for a variety of reasons.

Peru’s President Arrested After Attempting Coup

A novel concept. Will it catch on?

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Economists Expect Recession Created By Economists

The Fed is expected to stall the economy to fight inflation.

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Democratic Local News Network

Fifty-plus “local” news outlets are a front for David Brock and company.

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The Poor Upper Middle Class

The economic downturn is hitting groups in different ways.

Why is Inflation So High?

The economy, it turns out, is complicated.

May Jobs Report

Growth continues.

Depending on the Kindness of Strangers

Has the Internet made us more selfish?

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Who’s Middle and Upper Class in America Today?

The numbers don’t match the perception.

Voters in Sour Mood Ahead of Midterms

The polls do not bode well for Democrats.

Palin Attempting Political Comeback

She is running to finish out Don Young’s term in Congress.

Jobs News

A good jobs report.

American Excess Deaths from COVID

We did much better in 2020 and worse since 2021 than we thought.

The impact of a record: 46% of unemployed U.S. men have criminal convictions

Why clearing criminal records makes economic sense

Why Are Biden’s Polls So Awful?

A pretty good President has numbers comparable to his historically bad predecessor.

Why isn’t Biden Magical?

Some pundits have high standards.

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Americans Feel Economy Much Worse Than it Is

It turns out “the economy” isn’t just one thing.

Massive Worker Backlash?

The equivalent of Pennsylvania’s entire labor force is sitting on the sidelines.

10 Million Jobs, 8.4 Million Unemployed

A series of mismatches mean would-be workers can’t find employment despite an abundance of openings.

Biden’s Plunging Job Approval!

Democrats and Independents are losing their enthusiasm. But some perspective is needed.

Ryan Says GOP Must Move Past Trump

“If the conservative cause depends on the populist appeal of one personality, or on second-rate imitations, then we’re not going anywhere.”

Unskilled? No Problem!

Are we thinking about job training all wrong?

The signatures of House speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Majority Leader Charles “Chuck” Schumer and President Joe Biden are seen on the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” Thursday, March 11, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House. The signatures of House speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Majority Leader Charles “Chuck” Schumer and President Joe Biden are seen on the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021” Thursday, March 11, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House.

A Biden Boom?

The economy looks to be in full recovery. But it’s not clear how much credit the President deserves.

Student Debt and the For-Profit Connection

The loaners, the dreamers, and schemes.

Romney’s Child Welfare Plan

An opportunity for unity and a restoration of normal order.

Biden’s Executive Order Frenzy

The 46th President has been busy signing proclamations signaling a new direction.

President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, and is escorted to Air Force One by U.S. Air Force personnel. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour) President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, and is escorted to Air Force One by U.S. Air Force personnel. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

The Final Weeks of Trump

First whining about losing, now whining about legislation. (And creating chaos along the way).

The Arab Spring at 10

Tunisia is freer but poorer than it was before Mohamed Bouazizi’s desperate act.

Terry McAuliffe Running for Virginia Governor

The popular former governor wants another crack at it.

Ohio Republicans Trying to Impeach Republican Governor

Another sign of the dissent of the GOP into madness.

A Weird Re-election Pitch

Usually candidates don’t talk about how bad things are across the country while appealing to be re-elected.

Three Memos and a Little EO

To mix cultural references: less than meets the eye.

Trump isn’t very Good at Basic Politics

Remember how people used to think he was playing multi-dimensional chess?

Schools, Daycare, and COVID-19

The emotional and economic impact of the pandemic is hitting women especially hard.

Some More Numbers to Consider

Trump should be worried.