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...
Category: Politics
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...
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...
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...
More Jobs in Italy? Not really The unemployment rate is still 12.7%. Among young people in the south it is 60%
WASHINGTON – The Italian government just released figures related to new jobs created most likely on account of new...
If The US Economy Slows Down, Hillary Clinton Will Not Be Elected America is not doing well. If this tepid recovery stops before the 2016 election, almost impossible for any Democrat to be elected president
WASHINGTON – If we go back to the 2012 presidential campaign, the brilliance of the Obama team was in...
In China The Economy Is Still Run By The State The Economist magazine discussed economic reforms without even mentioning the Chinese Communist Party
WASHINGTON – The highly regarded The Economist weekly magazine has a Leader (we call it Editorial in America) about...