Tag: Opinion
Jobs, wages are up, but a gloom remains
At any other time, the jobs news that came down on Dec. 2 would be a reason for cheer.
The U.S. added 263,000 nonfarm jobs...
Has Musk broken labor laws at Twitter?
About a week after Elon Musk assumed control of Twitter on Oct. 28, the company stirred up a storm of controversy by abruptly firing...
Cannabis arrest practices must be overhauled
More than 300,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in 2020, FBI records show. Meanwhile, the drug is being legally sold for a profit...
Don’t miss out on plant-based trend
There is no shortage of tasty restaurants here in Rhode Island. From our famous calamari and clam cakes to coffee milk and doughboys, we...
Inflation will stay despite election results
Soaring inflation was the top issue for a lot of voters heading into the midterms, with most saying Republicans would do a better job...
Will the Fed’s moves spark twin economic threats?
There is wide agreement among economists and market observers that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate hikes will cause economic growth to grind to...
Ethics of forgiving student debt
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive $10,000 to $20,000 of student debt for up to 40 million borrowers was recently put on hold by...
Some politicians say crime is on rise, but who knows?
In the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections, Republican candidates across the nation are blaming Democrats for an increase in crime.
But as a scholar...
Name-calling could backfire in November
Spending on political advertising is setting records in the midterm elections. But evidence shows that negative messages might discourage voters from casting ballots altogether.
As...
Fed has power to push world into recession
The U.S. Federal Reserve holds inordinate sway over the world’s economies – yet it acts, in some ways, like they don’t really matter.
Its power...
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