An Alternative to Growth Economics: Doughnuts
byWhy the economy should look more like a doughnut.
Economy
My Visit to Trump’s Washington
byIt was my first visit to our nation’s capital since Trump became president.
Nationalism vs. Globalism: The New Political Divide
byHow do we make sense of today’s political divisions? Historian Yuval Harari places our current turmoil in a broader context.
Preparing Our Economy for the Impact of AI
byRobert Reich comes to Google to discuss the impact of automation and artificial intelligence on our economy.
Congratulations
byThese are the shifts available.
Elizabeth Warren To Democrats: Only an ‘Opposition Party’ Can Defeat Trump
byCrisis didn’t just begin with Trump, says Massachusetts senator, “because for years and years and years, Washington has worked just great for the rich and the powerful, but far too often, it hasn’t worked for anyone else.”
‘Spectacular Betrayal’ as Trump Hands Economy ‘Back Over to Wall Street’
by‘The Wall Street bankers against whom Trump ran are making policy now,’ says Public Citizen.
10 Ways Vancouver Created a Greener, More Efficient Transportation System
byIn 2012, Vancouver BC set a lofty transportation goal—for people to make more than 50% of their trips in the city by foot, bicycle, and public transit by 2020. In 2015, the city had already met its target.
It Wasn’t All Bad: 5 Signs of Positive Change in 2016
byThe election divided the year into “before” and “after.” But there remain signs of hope for 2017.
My Wishes for Obama’s Parting Shots
byIn the waning days of his administration, I’d recommend Obama take the following last stands.