Month: July 2017

(The following was originally written in response to one of way too many negative posts and downratings by the entity known on this site as “marduk.” The site is now at war with itself, just as the U.S. is at war...

The Washington Monthly has been writing about issues related to monopolies, corporate consolidation, and antitrust enforcement since at least 2001. If has often felt like a lonely quest. So it was with some considerable...

Carrier Quietly Outsources Jobs to Mexico | USW | After winning the election, Trump and then-Vice President-elect Mike Pence announced with much fanfare in late November that they had reached a deal with Carrier to keep around...

In a perverse and reluctant way, I actually agree with this: Rather than try to develop a communications strategy that restricts Trump’s public comments and engagement with the media, Scaramucci is trying to help channel the...

Okay folks in the Pond: Don’t forget that the Senate is supposed to vote on a motion to proceed on the wealthcare bills as soon as tomorrow (July 25). I’ve been phoning my Senators. Hopefully you all have done so as...