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The Potterizing of America: As the child tax credit ends, big corporations (and their CEOs and investors) keep raking it in
Last week I suggested that Trump maintains a hold on a large fraction of America because he fills a void created by a system that has left them behin…
4 years ago
The Week Ahead: The start of accountability for Trump's attempted coup?
Before we turn to what I’m calling the "Potterizing” of America (the consolidation of wealth and power in the hands of a few at the very top), we nee…
4 years ago
The Road Ahead
Happy new year. I hope it’s a safe and healthy one for you and your family.
Over the last few days I’ve shared with you some facts and thoughts about…
4 years ago
Want to know what to do about Trump? You might start with "It's a Wonderful Life"
My post yesterday on the real lesson of January 6 provoked a great discussion (many thanks to those of you who participated). It also prompted me to …
4 years ago
What is the real meaning of January 6?
I’m sorry to intrude on your holiday week with this, but I want you to be prepared for what’s to come next week.
January 6 will be the first annivers…
4 years ago
How I've shared the holidays with my family thousands of miles away
My father once said that at the 1939 World’s Fair he saw an exhibit about the future featuring “picture phones” that allowed people to talk and see e…
4 years ago
How to overcome the tyranny of stuff
‘Tis the time to cash in gift certificates, shop for post-Christmas bargains, and fill shelves and closets with more stuff.
I for one don’t want anyt…
4 years ago
How to stay hopeful in a time of despair
Friends,
The reason I write this newsletter is not just to inform (and occasionally amuse) you, but also to arm you with the truth so you can fight m…
4 years ago
You want to know a really dirty secret? Here's why Democrats are protecting private equity's "carried interest" loophole
Democrats still hope they can salvage pieces of their ambitious tax agenda even after Sen. Joe Manchin blew up the legislation that included it. I’m …
4 years ago
Help! What will Omicron do to my holiday plans?
When it comes to the surging Omicron variant of COVID, just about all I’m hearing is advice about holiday planning. Should one attend a holiday party…
4 years ago