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Mixed Economy, Sour Mood: Voter Anxiety Threatens Trump in November

Cost‑of‑living pain and rising debt widen the gap between the voters and key economic indicators.

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Media & Technology

Why Communities Nationwide Are Halting AI Data Centers

Water and electricity strains, secrecy, and fast‑track deals ignite a coast‑to‑coast backlash.

Can a Sovereign Wealth Fund Secure America’s Future?
Media & Technology

Can a Sovereign Wealth Fund Secure America’s Future?

Why a permanent national investment fund may be the key to shared prosperity in the AI era.

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Economy

Social Security Faces a 2032 Crisis with Deep Benefit Cuts Ahead

Congress has no plan as a 22% automatic cut looms in 2032 unless lawmakers act.

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Economy

America’s Summertime Blues: Why Consumers Feel Worse Than the Data

Americans brace for a shaky summer as inflation fears and uncertainty overshadow steady economic data.

PG&E’s Poor Track Record Shows How California Leaders Failed Consumers
Economy

PG&E’s Poor Track Record Shows How California Leaders Failed Consumers

My phone call with my electric utility left me wondering: where are the political leaders who will rein in this untrustworthy company?

Slavery Claims and Drug Prices Cited in Trump’s New Tariff Plan
Economy

Slavery Claims and Drug Prices Cited in Trump’s New Tariff Plan

Trade hearings cite “forced labor” and drug‑price disputes to justify broad new tariffs.

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Economy

With Oil Prices Rising, Is Dreaded Stagflation Making a Comeback?

The economic signals are mixed, but a lot depends on how long the war against Iran lasts, and its impact on the price of oil.