“On a wide variety of issues, the youngest generation of voters is more likely to reject the racist style that increasingly defines American politics.”
In the past, central banks have tried to stimulate faltering economies by cutting interest rates. But Duke political scientist Tim Buthe said that is not an option here because British and EU interest rates are already very low. Buthe said the overall impact of Brexit could be "stunning" because it increases uncertainty, could greatly complicate trade, and makes London a less attractive place for the financial sector.
In Campaign Stop’s Cartoon of the Week, Monte Wolverton, a political cartoonist syndicated by Caglecartoons, examines the complicated relationship between the Republican Party and its presumptive nominee. Duke will host members of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists in September for a political cartoon and satire festival.
“What if we all had a basic income whether or not we had lost our job, or worked at an ‘unpaid’ job like raising kids? With the advent of robotized factories and driverless vehicles, many safe jobs today will be gone tomorrow, creating the specter of chronic unemployment for millions.”
Politics and Race
Young voters are much more likely to reject Trump’s racism
“On a wide variety of issues, the youngest generation of voters is more likely to reject the racist style that increasingly defines American politics.”
Fusion
Charles Dunlap on drone policies
Brexit Fallout
Brexit: The boomers’ final betrayal
The Huffington Post
Missy Cummings on the future of self-driving cars
Lifestyle Choices
Here’s what your July 4 road trip means for the climate
Climate Central
Brexit Fallout
Experts ponder solutions to possible Brexit problems
In the past, central banks have tried to stimulate faltering economies by cutting interest rates. But Duke political scientist Tim Buthe said that is not an option here because British and EU interest rates are already very low. Buthe said the overall impact of Brexit could be "stunning" because it increases uncertainty, could greatly complicate trade, and makes London a less attractive place for the financial sector.
VOA News
Orrin Pilkey on rising ocean levels
Political Fact-checking
Why is politics filled with so many pants-on-fire lies these days?
Vox
Trump and the GOP
Can the GOP control Donald Trump?
In Campaign Stop’s Cartoon of the Week, Monte Wolverton, a political cartoonist syndicated by Caglecartoons, examines the complicated relationship between the Republican Party and its presumptive nominee. Duke will host members of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists in September for a political cartoon and satire festival.
Universal Basic Income
Many countries are weighing cash payments to citizens. Could it work in the U.S.?
“What if we all had a basic income whether or not we had lost our job, or worked at an ‘unpaid’ job like raising kids? With the advent of robotized factories and driverless vehicles, many safe jobs today will be gone tomorrow, creating the specter of chronic unemployment for millions.”
Salon