Get Good People Out Of Bad Neighborhoods This will not solve the broader issue of urban poverty. But it will give many a real chnace
WASHINGTON – Here is a simple, if radical, new idea for those who want to deal with large pockets of...
Author: Paolo von Schirach
David Cameron Won – But Britain’s Future Remains Uncertain Scotland wants independence, while the UK economy is still under performing
WASHINGTON – After the surprise Conservative victory in the May 7 British national elections, David Cameron can feel vindicated....
The Republicans Must Support Immigration Reform Hillary Clinton declared that she will work to legalize 11 million immigrants. Where is the Republican plan?
WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton made news by saying that, as president, she would go beyond what...
Tesla’s New Battery Is Not A Breakthrough Not that useful for US users, way too expensive for emerging markets
WASHINGTON – A fancy press release and a well-advertised CEO press conference are not good substitutes for introducing real...
Black Ghetto Kids Do Not Have Options Freddie Gray was a petty criminal who chose crime because his world did not provide alternatives
WASHINGTON – Freddie Gray’s death forced us to focus on the careless and cruel way in which police in Baltimore...
Seeking Justice in Baltimore Chief Prosector Marilyn Mosby indicted 6 police officers accused of killing or contributing to the death of Freddie Gray
WASHINGTON – Freddie Gray was a 25 year old Baltimore small time drug dealer. He was just another member of...
Zero Interest Rates Do Not Help Growth The longest period of monetary stimulus in US history produced no results. Virtually zero growth in the first quarter
WASHINGTON – After a mediocre 4th quarter of 2014, the US economy came to a virtual stop in the first...
The Killing Of Freddie Gray Reveals A Huge National Tragedy Racist cops, angry African Americans and extreme poverty create a toxic mix
WASHINGTON – In Baltimore, on April 19 Freddie Gray, a 25 year old African American, died of a spinal...
Is China Cooking the Books On Economic Growth? Western economists challenge Beijing's figures. Growth is probably 5% or less, and not 7%, as stated by Beijing
WASHINGTON – We all know that China’s economy is slowing down. No more 10% growth, year after year. Still,...
Is Hillary Clinton An Ethical Politician? The allegations now coming out about improper behavior would not stand in court. But they are enough to damage her image
WASHINGTON – So, there you are working hard as the globe-trotting US Secretary of State, talking to heads of...