Corralling the Facts on Herd Immunity
Aneri Pattani September 29, 2020 For a term that’s at least 100 years old, “herd immunity” has gained new life … Continue reading Corralling the Facts on Herd Immunity
Month: September 2020
The first debate could have gone worse. Possibly. Somehow.
By Paul Wiele for Pyramid Welcome to my self-inflicted purgatory: the first 2020 general election debate! First off: as you … Continue reading The first debate could have gone worse. Possibly. Somehow.
Today in History: the Beginning of the 2008 Recession
Whether you want to call September 29, 2008, the “beginning” of the recession probably depends on the kind of economist … Continue reading Today in History: the Beginning of the 2008 Recession
At least Nixon had a dog
On September 23, 1952, Richard Nixon – the junior U.S. senator from California and the Republican nominee for vice president … Continue reading At least Nixon had a dog
Heartbreaking Bills, Lawsuit and Bankruptcy — Even With Insurance
Laura UngarSeptember 25, 2020 Matthew Fentress was just 25 when he passed out while stuffing cannolis as a cook for … Continue reading Heartbreaking Bills, Lawsuit and Bankruptcy — Even With Insurance
The safest election is one with no voters
Elections in the Soviet Union were and are often decried as undemocratic. The way the Soviet election system worked was … Continue reading The safest election is one with no voters
Spicy McNuggets and the long-term survival of McDonaldland
To compete in the heavy world of fast-food, each restaurant – if I may be so bold as to call … Continue reading Spicy McNuggets and the long-term survival of McDonaldland
Native Americans Feel Double Pain of COVID and Fires ‘Gobbling Up the Ground’
by Miranda Green When the first fire of the season broke out on the Hoopa Valley Reservation in Northern California … Continue reading Native Americans Feel Double Pain of COVID and Fires ‘Gobbling Up the Ground’
What to do when your predecessors dislike you
As part of the process of Brexit – the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union – the country has … Continue reading What to do when your predecessors dislike you
Fact check: Romney’s “historical precedent” isn’t that historical
“The historical precedent of election year nominations is that the Senate generally does not confirm an opposing party’s nominee but … Continue reading Fact check: Romney’s “historical precedent” isn’t that historical