If you see something, say something. After each school shooting, we’re reminded this is the most important thing you can do to stay safe. Here’s what I see. I see bereaved parents burying children who committed the audacious act of going to math class. I see thoughts and prayers offered as an antidote to bullets. […]
To clear up any confusion about the American Dream…
Large investors challenge Apple’s indifference about iPhone harm to kids
I have to admit I never thought I’d see the day when two large investors – only one of them representing teachers in reliably left-leaning California – would pressure a major technology company to recognize the toxic impact smart phones are having on children. But that’s what’s happening today. The California State Teachers’ Retirement System […]
At 25,000, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ain’t what it used to be
At 25,000 the Dow Jones Industrial average is through the roof. But it is just one economic indicator of many. And it doesn’t mean what it used to. Once upon a time, the fortunes of the largest corporations reliably filtered down through the rest of the economy – through hiring, wage and benefit increases, tax […]
The story of Sears’ demise is based on high finance as much as stiff competition
Sears has in decline for years, but its descent picked up speed the moment a hedge fund manager took over as CEO and applied all the tricks financiers have long used to extract value from a vital concern: pay cuts, disinvestment, sale of valuable assets and even setting up a sale-lease real estate deal on […]
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