The Militarization of “Officer Friendly”
Remember “Officer Friendly,” the beat cops who were known as “peace officers”? Yeah, not so much anymore. Let’s check our weaponry: 93,000 machine guns — check! — 533 … Read more
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How to Watch the World Cup
World Cup watching advice, American style The refrain has echoed across the globe our entire lives. “The World Cup is the most exciting sporting event on the face … Read more
What Job Creation Numbers Don’t Tell Us
“Job creation” is happening, sure, but what kind of jobs? Have you noticed “the powers that be” employ an entirely different standard for measuring the health of America’s … Read more
Hillary Clinton: ‘Broke After White House’; Tammy Faye Bakker Defends from Beyond Grave
Hillary Clinton’s claim that she and Bill left the White House “dead broke” has evoked a storm of sympathy. Hillary Clinton’s claim in an interview with Diane Sawyer … Read more
A Bold Shift in America’s Minimum Wage Debate
Minimum wage: Our leaders in Washington finally take action! At last, our political leaders in Washington are taking action for low-wage workers and the middle class, striking a … Read more
Koch Brothers Demand More Government Intervention and Taxes
You read that right, and this is not a ‘fake news’ piece on the Koch brothers! Hypothetical conundrums can provide some valuable learning experiences for students of corporate … Read more
Patronizing Paychecks: Equal Pay
GOP knows that equal pay for women is just a liberal dirty trick In a move as surprising as limos at a state funeral the GOP has misplaced … Read more
Sniffing the Ethical Rot in Wall Street’s Culture
Ethical rot and Wall Street: Synonymous? Not too many years ago, any news story about bonus money would’ve been about some 20-year-old baseball player — an up-and-coming superstar … Read more
Sawbucked to Death: Holding onto Your Money
Earning money is one thing, holding on to it is quite another. These days, the only thing harder than making money is hanging onto it. It’s easier to … Read more
50 Shades of Cool: The Many Faces of President Obama
President Obama as Shapeshifter It was more amusing than piano-playing kittens to see Barack Obama plug the Affordable Care Act on Zach Galifianakis’ internet comedy show. Not late … Read more
