I Fear for Our Nation
I hope we gain the wisdom that we need each other, not as enemies but as…
Author: Charles Hugh Smith
How Will We Distribute the Pain Ahead?
What is acceptable, and what is unacceptable? We'll soon have to decide.
Here’s Our Big Problem: The Ratchet Only Moves Us Closer to the Cliff
Imagine an institution whose ratchet was set to relentlessly reduce budget, staffing and processes while focusing…
No Reform or Leader Is Going to Save the Status Quo–We’re On Our Own
The key takeaway here is: don't count on a simplistic ideology or reform or a "supreme…
Living Well on Less Than $30,000 a Year–One American Family’s Story
"It's all because of our low cost of living that I can feel relatively secure."
Is It Possible to Live Well Earning $30,000 a Year in America? Yes–With These Conditions
Can a couple of hardworking people live well in America on $30,000 a year in earnings?…