...from the Atlantic.... I fell in love with conservatism in my 20s. As a politics and crime reporter in Chicago, I often found myself around public-housing projects like Cabrini-Green and the Robert Taylor Homes, which had been built with the best of intentions but … [Read more...] about David Brooks on Conservatism today….
Starbucks workers get a union in one small store….
They have a victory..... The vote was 19-8..... Two others stares voted... One against a union... The other vote total is being challenged.... Anyone think Starbucks management is gonna happy to negotiate a contract? There are almost 9,000 other … [Read more...] about Starbucks workers get a union in one small store….
Unemployment claims drop to lowest rate since 1969…
Don't get excited .... These numbers will be readjusted for the Thanksgiving Holidays ... And? If you are out and about? You'll still see a lot of help wanted signs in the windows of stores big and small.... Things still ain't right.... Overall, just under 2 … [Read more...] about Unemployment claims drop to lowest rate since 1969…
Democrats are probably screwing themselves with redistricting reform…..
In a recurring scenario in American politics? Democrats 'do the right thing'.... And fuck themselves over and OVER.... And Republican smile and steal the bread.... Democrats argue that the once-a-decade process of redrawing political maps shouldn’t be a partisan cage … [Read more...] about Democrats are probably screwing themselves with redistricting reform…..
Inflation rate is the highest since 1982….
So? When ya hear all the 'experts' talking about the "great' Economy? Just shake your head and walk away... Their words do NOT matter.... The price of gas and other consumer goods DO.... Consumer prices surged 6.8 percent in the year leadinginto November and 0.8 … [Read more...] about Inflation rate is the highest since 1982….
Supreme’s allow challenge’s to Texas abortion law….
But do NOT stop the law from being in affect while be being challenged .... This seem's to be buying the court some time ... This decision is NOT about abortion actually... It's a technical one.... The Supreme Court on Friday allowed a challenge to a Texas abortion law … [Read more...] about Supreme’s allow challenge’s to Texas abortion law….
House Bill would check some of an American President’s power…..
The bill has little chance of being passed in the US Senate, which would need 60 votes..... The legislation is in response to ex-President Donald Trump's viewed abuse of power.... Plain and simple.... Before Trump we kinda thought President's wouldn't just throw out all … [Read more...] about House Bill would check some of an American President’s power…..
The latest virus spike is here….
Prior to Thanksgiving virus cases had been going down... Post holiday numbers seemed a bit suspect due to reporting from the states... But? It does now appear that there IS a spike upward in case, hospital stays and deaths... The spike is not as severe as the last … [Read more...] about The latest virus spike is here….