Tag: Op-Ed
In fight for influence in Pacific, U.S. is losing to China
American influence is waning in Asia and the Pacific, and the way to reverse the trend is to reenter the trade agreement that was...
Remove FDIC cap to prevent future panic
We learned the hard way in 1932 that a crisis in confidence, which could be sparked by baseless rumors, could create a bank run...
Is ban on TikTok really needed? There are concerns
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23 amid a chorus of calls from members of...
Cost of getting sick for older people of color is higher
As you age, you’re more likely to get sick. And health problems can affect your financial well-being too.
People with health problems spend heavily on...
R.I. leaders need to invest in long-term care workforce
The General Assembly and Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration face key questions about the state’s budgetary priorities. What will Rhode Island do with its...
The pain of Uncle Sam’s higher interest payments
Consumers and businesses aren’t the only ones feeling the pain of higher borrowing costs because of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Uncle Sam is too.
The...
What’s a ‘gig’? In this economy, it’s crucial to know
The “gig” economy has captured the attention of technology futurists, journalists, academics and policymakers.
“Future of work” discussions tend toward two extremes: breathless excitement at...
Talking it out may ease political rifts
Simmering tension in American politics came to a head two years ago, when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to overthrow the...
Social media regulation will be no easy feat
Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter and his controversial decisions as its owner have fueled a new wave of calls for regulating social media companies....
Food waste in U.S. is hurting our wallets and climate
You see it at most holiday feasts: piles of unwanted food. With luck, hungry relatives will discover some of it before the inevitable green...
