Reader Comment: The Rich and the Power of Myth
Reading Time: 7 minutes Boy, do we have smart readers. Here’s another good one—reflecting on Nick Hanauer’s TED talk about job creation, the rich, myths, propaganda, and much more.
Rich Guy on How Middle Class Are the Job Creators
Reading Time: 1 minute In this presentation, rich guy Nick Hanauer makes some simple yet profound points about whether keeping taxes low on rich people produce jobs.
Corporate Media Stumped on How to Cover the Occupy Movement
Reading Time: 3 minutes The New York Times’ Public Editor ponders how to cover the protests breaking out throughout America and the world, and turns to colleagues at other news organizations for guidance. How clueless can the establishment be? Read on.
This Just in: The Big Crooks Are in Jail! (er, in Egypt)
Reading Time: 3 minutes The leadership in Egypt is in jail, and bravo, says our Paper of Record. Meanwhile, back home, our counterpart establishment is doing just fine, thanks.
Getting Real on Budgets—and Who Won’t Budge
Reading Time: 4 minutes Now’s the time to shake off the slumber and look—gasp—look at who’s really benefitting from the shutdown threat.