May Jobs Report: Dismal, Disappointing, See Also Disastrous
It’s another bad jobs report for May, and time once again to wonder how much slower this economy can get.
GDP Revisions And Jobs Numbers Add Up To Grim Economic News
The economic statistics aren’t pointing in a very optimistic direction.
Major Catholic Organizations File Suit Over Contraceptive Coverage Mandate
The Catholic Church has fired a legal shot across the bow of the Affordable Care Act.
Breaking: Jobs That Pay Nothing Don’t Always Pay Off
If you agree to work for nothing, don’t complain you’re being “exploited.”
Massachusetts Democrats Worried About Warren
Elizabeth Warren’s Senate campaign stumbled badly this week.
Another Stagnant Spring For The Economy?
The economic tea leaves don’t look disastrous, but they don’t look all that great either.
Is The Labor Department Barring Kids From Working On Family Farms? No, It’s Not
Welcome to today’s Outrage Of The Day
Romney Infographic: “Women & The Obama Economy”
The Romney campaign is pushing back on the “Republican War on Women” meme with this infographic on “Women & The Obama Economy.”
Hiring Slowdown Dampens Economic Optimism
The jobs picture–and thus the overall economic forecast–becomes much gloomier with the release of the March Labor report.
Controversy Erupts Over Employer Requests For Facebook Passwords
Like it or not, what you do online will be of interest to someone looking to hire you.
Do College Professors Work Enough?
David C. Levy argues college professors at teaching universities are overpaid because they don’t put in enough hours.
Law Firm Fires 14 For Wearing Orange
When I saw the YahooNews headline “Law firm fires 14 employees for wearing orange shirts,” I naturally presumed it had something to do with St. Patrick’s Day. As it turns out, it’s even dumber than that.
Gas Prices Hurting Obama In The Polls, But Will It Matter In November?
Rising fuel prices are starting to hurt the President in the polls, but it’s unclear what that means for November.
GOP Hispanic Outreach is on Fire!
A new poll shows the current level of GOP support in the Hispanic community.
Republican Candidates Trailing Obama Among Hispanics By Wide Margin
A new poll shows just how badly the GOP is doing among Hispanic voters.
Contraception Politics Redux (This Time Fortified with Numbers)
Some polling numbers to go along with the speculation.
Contraceptive Coverage Rules: Not a New Thing
The issue of contraception coverage and religious charities is not a new one, despite the way it may sound.
CBO Forecast: Trillion Dollar Deficits, Slow Growth, And High Unemployment
The latest projections from Congressional Budget Office are sobering to say the least.
Federal Workers Overpaid, Say Federal Workers at CBO
Employees of the US Federal Government earn substantially more in salary and benefits than their private sector comparables.
Former Aides Say Ron Paul Signed Off On Racist Newsletters
Yet more revelations about Ron Paul’s newsletters.
GDP Growth 2.8% In 4th Quarter: Not Great, Not Good, Barely Okay
Another weak GDP report that portends stagnation ahead.
Why iPhones Aren’t Made In America
It’s not just low wages that have kept technology manufacturing jobs out of the United States.
Arguing the Unemployment Rate
If you are going to talk about the unemployment rate, at least talk about the whole picture.
Supreme Court Upholds Religious Exemption To Employment Discrimination Laws
A far-reaching decision from the Supreme Court protecting religious liberty.
Good News For The New Year? December Jobs Report Offers (Some) Hope
Some good news in the December jobs report.
Good News On The Jobs Front?
Some initial data released today points to the possibility of a very position jobs report tomorrow, but don’t hold your breath.
The ‘Anti-Israel’ Charge
Vehement disagreement with the policy views of a country and prejudice based on immutable traits are not the same.
Unemployment Rate Drops To 8.6% But Job Growth Remains Weak
Some good news in the November jobs report, but not very much of it.
Rick Perry’s Wrongheaded “Government Reform” Plan
Rick Perry is out with a plan to reform Washington. Mostly, it’s just a bunch of gimmicks.
Should Justice Kagan Recuse Herself From Health Care Reform Case?
Questions have been raised about whether it is proper for Elena Kagan to hear the Affordable Care Act lawsuit.
Why More Americans Don’t Major in Math and Science
A dwindling proportion of students are majoring in STEM fields. They’re likely making the wise choice.
Herman Cain Goes For the “Nuts Or Sluts” Defense
Herman Cain response to the latest round of allegations against him leaves much to be desired.
Herman Cain’s Low Class Attack On Sharon Bialek
Herman Cain’s initial response to the allegations made yesterday leaves much to be desired.
