An Alternative to Growth Economics: Doughnuts
byWhy the economy should look more like a doughnut.
Politics
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.
How Norway Avoided Becoming a Fascist State
byInstead of falling to the Nazi party, Norway broke through to a social democracy. Their history shows us polarization is nothing to despair over.
Michael Flynn and the 6 Big Questions
byThe American public deserves to know the answers to at least the first five of these questions, and will then make a judgment on the sixth.
Be Grateful that He’s Not Subtle About It
byI live in a country where democracy is fading. Trump’s all-out assault makes it easier for Americans to sustain resistance.
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.
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.”
A Yinnopoulos, Bannon, Trump Plot to Control American Universities?
byI wouldn’t bet against it.
‘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.