The Republican party is ill, and the disease comes from deep within. Where are the elected wing-nuts coming from? The voters are choosing them, suggesting that…
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Patriots would wear masks and get vaccinated. But, the loud self-proclaimed “American Patriots” seem to be occupied with posts on social media declaring Pres. Joe…
I supported, with deep reservations, the United States military intervention in Afghanistan. I do believe there are “just” wars. When attacked, self-defense does seem justified.…
Apologies to my former students and my colleagues for committing the sin of oversimplification. I know I am using static values of population and not…
Non-profit investigative journalism site ProPublica has obtained mountains of tax information, including data on the wealthiest 25 individuals in the United States. The claim promoted…
Poor math skills lead to popular social media memes. “Jeff Bezos could give each American $1 million and still have money left over.” That’s not…
Reporter and podcaster Jesse Singal has given us a wonderful look into how and why social sciences promote junk science. The Quick Fix: Why Fad…
People kill people, it is true, but guns certainly make killing people easier. To reduce all gun deaths, we should: Amend the Constitution to clarify…
What is economics? And, within one of my research areas, what is the rhetoric of economics? These are good questions because so few people understand…
A popular meme on social media declares: Under capitalism, a tree holds no value until it is cut down. That’s a bit silly since natural…