For much of the most productive era in American history the middle class was the dominant force in the country. The nation was so aligned along that center of the …
Middle Class
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The economic data that drive so much political debate are becoming increasingly less reliable in the digital era. That’s because new technology makes it hard to compare the 21st-century economy to …
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All is not well in China. As we approach the July 4th independence celebration in the US, the Chinese are trying hard to ignore growing discontent with their political and …
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A new Gallup survey out today shows that confidence in our government has reached historic lows. The most recent numbers say 7% have confidence in Congress, while 29% feel confident …
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A pair of opinion polls carried out earlier this year brought to light some interesting views about the American Dream. While the dream is indeed dead for many, it’s not …
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In a fascinating TED lecture delivered in October, 2009, Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses what she calls “the danger of a single story.” She tells of her childhood reading …
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Everyone likes to think they’re unique — a precious little snowflake in the snowstorm of humanity. Yet, when it comes to finances and debt, people make surprisingly similar mistakes. There …