The nineteenth century laissez-fair state gave way to the centralized behemoths of the twentieth century. Today, another radical political transformation may be under way.
In a July post, Matt Bruenig estimates that in the absence of government programs to alleviate poverty, the percent of Americans who would be officially classified as poor would be a whopping 23.8% versus what it actually is: 15%.
News broke Thursday morning that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has handed in his resignation. Holder has been a loyal member of Obama’s cabinet from day one, but now Obama must find someone just as loyal to replace him; let the speculation abound.
interview with Carson Brunovia John Batchelor Show
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Research Fellow Carson Bruno discusses the likelihood of Kamala Harris, the current California attorney general, replacing Eric Holder for Attorney General on the John Batchelor Show.
After a year in office, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has achieved a steady thaw in relations with the West but failed so far to deliver on campaign promises of more freedom at home.
