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Universal basic income wouldn’t make people lazy–it would change the nature of work
Universal basic income wouldn’t make people lazy–it would change the nature of work
Americans believe in the importance of a good day’s work. And so it’s understandable that the prospect of a universal basic income (UBI), in which the government would issue checks to cover the basic costs of living, rubs some people the wrong way. Writing in The Week in 2014, Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry envisions a UBI dystopia in which “millions of people” are “listing away in socially destructive idleness,” with “the consequences of this lost productivity reverberating throughout the society in lower growth and, probably, lower employment.”
·qz.com·
Universal basic income wouldn’t make people lazy–it would change the nature of work
Why Trump?
Why Trump?
Donald Trump is winning Republican presidential primaries at such a great rate that he seems likely to become the next Republican presidential nominee and perhaps the next president. Democrats have little understanding of why he is winning -- and winning handily; and even many Republicans don't see him as a Republican and are trying to stop him, but don't know how. There are various theories: People are angry and he speaks to their anger. People don't think much of Congress and want a non-politician. Both may be true. The Democratic Party has not been taking seriously many of the reasons for Trump's support and the range of that support. And the media has not been discussing many of the reasons for Trump's support. That needs to change.
·huffingtonpost.com·
Why Trump?
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Trump White House says ballroom construction must continue for national security reasonsFake Christmas tree prices are up, but Americans keep buying them. Here’s whyTalking techie typeface with Fast Company’s creative directorHow too much collaboration destroys creativity—and how to fix thatExclusive
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Holiday family gathering survival guide: How to argue with your racist, Islamophobic uncle at Christmas dinner
Holiday family gathering survival guide: How to argue with your racist, Islamophobic uncle at Christmas dinner
This year saw an explosion of racism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, and violence. While there were some significant progressive victories in 2015, there were also many dangerous developments — from the proliferation of war around the world; to the worst refugee crisis since World War II; to the growth of
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Holiday family gathering survival guide: How to argue with your racist, Islamophobic uncle at Christmas dinner