The Economy Is Great! Except Not Really!
On paper, the economy is great! But are you feeling it? Many Americans aren’t.
Dawn Allen
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
Is a New Third Party Really the Answer?
More Americans than ever want a new third party to save us from the Big Two who seem increasingly bad at governing. Would it work?
New CA Law Concerns Legal Ethics, Fees
With Gov. Newsom’s signature, Senate Bill 40 became law. Why doesn’t everyone support this common sense anti-corruption legislation?
No Good Solutions for NOLA Water Wedge
Salt water is moving upstream under the Mississippi River. The solutions are all expensive, exacerbate the cause of the problem, or both.
Indigenous Land Rights Win in Brazil Court
Should Indigenous land rights be limited to where someone lived on October 5th, 1988? Brazil’s high court says no, and we all win.
Peeking Behind Temu’s Scandalous Prices
What’s behind Temu’s scandalously low prices? If it seems impossible for high-quality products to come so cheaply, perhaps it is.
Is It Time for the Four Day Work Week?
Support is growing for the idea of the 32-hour, four day work week. What would you do with your extra time if every weekend had three days?
What’s Happening with the 2023 Farm Bill?
The 2023 Farm Bill is a canvas for aspirational political goals, whether that’s easing hunger, mitigating climate change, or fighting “the woke agenda.”
Solving the Housing Crisis the Usual Way
With mortgages north of 7%, rents on the rise, and abuse of the unhoused growing more socially acceptable, what’s the best endgame for the housing crisis?
Kiva: A Good Idea That Went to Seed
Philanthropic microfinance lifted some of the world’s poorest out of poverty, but usurious interest rates and big Kiva salaries now suck wealth upward instead.