Apr 13 The man who designed the bubble quiz also lives in a bubble By Paul Solman Despite his humble upbringing and latter-day immersion in mainstream America, Charles Murray, too, lives in a bubble. Continue reading
Apr 12 How the new upper class perpetuates its status into the next generation By Charles Murray Charles Murray continues his exploration of the data from the bubble quiz. Continue reading
Apr 07 Did you grow up in a bubble? These ZIP codes suggest you did By Charles Murray If you want your child to grow up clueless about mainstream white America, what are the ZIP codes that have the best track record?… Continue reading
Apr 04 What does your bubble quiz score say about you? By Charles Murray What is the relationship between scores on the bubble quiz and the socioeconomic status of the ZIP codes where people live?… Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 8:28 Why economic anxiety is driving working class voters to ‘Trumpism’ By PBS News Hour Economic anxiety has taken center stage in this year’s election, driving many angry voters to rally behind Donald Trump. According to conservative Charles Murray, this anxiety can be traced back to deep-seated feelings of marginalization among working class families, exacerbated… Continue watching
Mar 24 Do you live in a bubble? A quiz By Making Sen$e Editor There's a new upper class that's completely disconnected from the average American and American culture at large, says Charles Murray. Take this 25-question quiz to find out just how thick your bubble is. Continue reading
Feb 25 Does business have an incentive to address inequality? Absolutely By Robert Reich Ultimately, businesses will suffer as the economy and society suffer if we don’t fundamentally reform the system, writes Robert Reich. Continue reading
Jan 19 Sanders seeks to build on his momentum in Iowa By Julie Pace, Associated Press FORT DODGE, Iowa — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is trying to build on a burst of momentum for his presidential bid in Iowa with a four-stop bus tour in the state. Continue reading
Nov 06 The politics of resentment: winning 2016 By Gwen Ifill The 2012 election was supposed to be a test of a weakened president and his ambitious and unpopular health care plan. Challengers saw a chance to take down a Democratic incumbent after the excitement of his history-making election had faded. Continue reading
Apr 12 What will drive Hillary Clinton’s second bid for president? By Julie Pace, Associated Press The Hillary Clinton campaign is expected to focus on strengthening economic security for the middle class and expanding opportunities for working families. Continue reading