Nation Oct 24 This is why the recession still hurts The American economy is still feeling the effects of the 2008 financial crisis. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research analyzes the largest components of America's declined output -- from lost investment to lower labor force participation…
Politics Oct 24 The $4 billion midterm — most expensive ever Today in the Morning Line: Interest in election may be low from general public, but the power players care and are investing Nearly $4 billion expected to be spent, more than any midterm in history Outside groups also to…
Nation Oct 23 Earning more? Thank immigrant STEM workers Even opponents of open immigration often support temporary guest workers entering the U.S. on the H1-B visa program. But do immigrants skilled in science and technology undercut wages for U.S. workers? Quite the contrary, according to a new paper from…
Politics Oct 23 Your Election Night roadmap Today in the Morning Line: GOP with better than 50-50 chance of winning the Senate But it could be a late Election Night We could all be waiting on Iowa, Alaska, or go into overtime On the 12th day…
Politics Oct 22 From pot to guns, they’re on the ballot this fall Today in the Morning Line: Two states could legalize marijuana Five states vote on whether to raise the minimum wage Washington state decides whether to expand or restrict gun background checks Three states decide on whether to effectively tighten…
Politics Oct 21 Democrats are in a box when it comes to President Obama Today in the Morning Line: Obama calls red-state Democrats “strong allies and supporters” But will Republicans using his lines against him in blue states work? The political communication world is flat Obama hands GOP another line: President Obama’s had…
Nation Oct 20 After medical legalization, what are the costs of getting high? The legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes has increased its abuse and dependence, as well as binge drinking, in Americans over 21, according to a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research. Why do economists care? Productivity loss.
Politics Oct 20 When Republicans have an edge on this poll question, they usually win big Today in the Morning Line: Republicans have another likely voter advantage Security is the latest issue of the scattershot campaign It’s the demographics, stupid Romney 2016? Not likely, but here’s what his lead in a new poll says about…
Nation Oct 17 Americans consider inequality world’s greatest danger What's the biggest global threat these days? If you ask Americans and Europeans, it's economic inequality. In the Middle East, religious and ethnic hatred is of most concern. The Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project surveyed 48,643 people around the…
Politics Oct 17 Ebola, final-stretch campaigning, and “fan-gate” Today in the Morning Line: Obama opens door to Ebola czar In for a wild last two weeks of the campaign Stay cool, man, especially when you’re in Florida Here comes the czar? Ebola, final-stretch campaigning, and “fan-gate.” It…