Yes it is. Inflation is a general increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy. There are many potential causes of rising prices, but they don’t change what we call this phenomenon. It would be nice if …
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How Are the Numbers Shifting as We Approach Election Day?
Considering that the polls are notoriously unreliable, we can only make educated guesses as to the numbers of Trump and Harris voters who will cast their ballots in the November presidential election. As shown at left and discussed at length …
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The Only Constant in America Today
As we approach the one-quarter mark in the 21st Century, it appears that the only real trend in American society is its growing ignorance. We’re not becoming more considerate drivers, kinder to others, more athletic, or better parents. But, as …
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The Usurpation of the American Flag by the Far-Right Republicans
Unfortunately, the meme hear is incorrect. Yes, the flags on the left are flown almost exclusively by Trump supporters, but at least nine out of ten Americans who display the flag on the right also support the former president. This …
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Re-Inserting Music into Our Schools’ Curricula
Whenever I see examples of government waste, I’m reminded of the fact that, if we were able to eliminate or at least reduce that waste, we could put music back in our public schools. What a fantastic investment that would …
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Trump’s Lies Are Deeply Hurtful
The one constant to Trump’s campaign is the torrent of lies he spreads to the effect that the United States is failing as a nation, and that this is the result of gross mismanagement, incompetence, and corruption on the part …
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Toyota Spurning the Electric Vehicle Trend
From Engine Patrol: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda cautions that an EV-only future could have serious repercussions for Japan’s auto industry. He estimates that 5.5 million jobs, including those in Toyota’s supply chain, could be at risk. Toyoda also reiterated his …
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What Are Working Class Americans Reading?
It’s not completely clear where working class Americans are getting their information, but it’s obvious they’re being misled. Wish this weren’t the case.
Republican Numbers Are Falling
It’s a good bet that most progressives are connected, somehow in their lives, to Republicans who still support Trump. That said, as suggested in the meme here, that number is dwindling. So many of the GOP faithful have simply seen enough–of …
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Fake News in Electric Vehicle Land
Re: the meme here, Plug-In America co-founder Paul Scott writes: BMW will go out of business if they give up on EVs and try to make fuel cell cars. If you think charging infrastructure isn’t ubiquitous enough yet, try finding …
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