Study: The No. 1 Reason Any Americans Are Poor Is They’re Not Working
The No. 2 reason is making kids before marriage. This means not working and pre-marital childbearing are not just the two leading causes of U.S. poverty, but almost the only causes of U.S. poverty.
What Life In Communist China Taught Me About Bernie Sanders’ Guaranteed Jobs
No government can equitably divide what it does not first control. And controlling the economy also requires controlling the rest of society.
Democrats’ Universal Job Plan Would Be A Socialist Disaster
Bernie Sanders is set to announce a socialist plan that guarantees every American “who wants or needs one’ a lifetime government job.
While Celebrities Slam Trump, Jobs Grow Across America, Especially For Minorities
The same people whom rail on Trump for every perceived social justice slight fail to recognize the financial prosperity this administration has ushered in for minority groups.
How Being Laid Off Taught Me We Need To Reform Unemployment Subsidies
Being unemployed has given me a fresh perspective on how the Social Security disability program may especially hurt those suffering from mood disorders.
Watching The 1950s ‘What’s My Line?’ Will Challenge Your Assumptions About Humanity
Just by watching an old game show, we meet a way of thinking about the world that is noticeably different from our own.
We’re Talking About Motherhood Wrong. It’s A Vocation, Not A Job
With parenting, there are no copouts, no sick days, no vacation or leave. That means describing it like a career is both reductive and misleading.
Why Genuine Liberal Arts Degrees Are A Perfect Fit For Today’s Uncertain Economy
In today’s dynamic, creative economy, a liberal arts education empowers students with the tools to be resourceful, practical, and adaptable in addressing challenges in many professions.
How This Millennial Learned That Any Job Is Better Than No Job (Or Mooching)
Many young people are told over and over again to ‘Follow your dreams.’ But that’s often a one-way ticket to poverty, wasted time, and entitlement.
5 Ways To Stay Positive And Engaged While Job-Hunting
I’ve gone through a couple cycles of unemployment in my 18 years of post-college work. Here are some ways to keep a positive attitude while looking for a job.
We’re Afraid Of Robots Because We Don’t Believe In God
For robots to even be considered a threat, we must assume their complex tasks are so like what a human being does that their ascendency is only a matter of technological refinement.
Why Bill Gates’ Robot Tax Is A Seductive, Yet Terrible, Idea
Implementing a robot tax would require adopting socialism, with all the perils that historically includes.
I Lived On The Minimum Wage And Don’t Want Republicans To Raise It
I want higher wages for everyone, but raising the minimum wage will not do that.
The Group Of Workers Most Like Trump Voters May Despise Them Most
Their industry is under siege. Advances in technology have cut deeply into their margins. They face competition from robots and cheap, non-union labor. Many shops have been closed.
Harvard Study: Minimum Wage Hikes Cut Entry-Level Jobs, Harm Poor Minorities Most
Researchers discovered that a $1 increase in the minimum wage leads to approximately a 4 to 10 percent increase in the likelihood of any given restaurant folding.
President Trump Should Run, Not Walk, Away From The Paris Climate Treaty
The Paris Climate Treaty is a heat-seeking missile aimed solely at American jobs that will do nothing to reduce global warming. Why would we deploy it?
Why Outsourcing Jobs Is Not Immoral
The more we twist the system to make workers feel useful, the less useful they’ll actually be. At some point we must allow people the dignity of making a bona fide contribution.
Hitting The Brakes On Thomas Friedman’s ‘Age Of Accelerations’
Thomas Friedman’s latest book, ‘Thank You For Being late,’ spouts platitudes that supposedly explain the future. Is there a way to reconcile his overly optimistic vision with a more realistic view of history and tradition?
How Obama’s Overtime Rule Hurts Working Americans
Workers who value their flexibility should not be punished (or lose their jobs) just to help Democrats feel good about themselves.
Trump Can Bring Jobs To The Rust Belt By Relocating Federal Agencies
Keeping federal jobs in Washington concentrates wealth and increases government cost. If Trump wants to help the Midwest, he should change that.
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