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...
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...
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 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...
Asia’s Slowdown Will Affect America’s Growth No lift for US exporters from Asian demand WASHINGTON – Can America count on buoyant global demand to drive more US exports, and therefore more sustained growth...
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...
America Needs Structural Reforms No sensible policy proposals. Politicians are afraid to deliver bad news WASHINGTON – There is no doubt that millions of Americans are economically worse off because of the negative impact...