A Publicly Funded Third Way in The Housing Crisis?
Over at The Atlantic, Shane Phillips advocates for a third way besides renting and owning to solve the ever-worsening housing crisis.
Category: Economics
Career Day: Knocker Uppers, Buggy Whip Makers, and Modern Work Life
We owe it to the next generations to help expose them to all the career options life offers while retaining a sense of practicality
Denmark, McDonald’s, and AOC: The US Is Not Other Countries, Part 55 Billion
We can’t wave a magic wand and turn the United States into Denmark. We have to build on existing policies and traditions
$15 Minimum Wage Nixed by Senate Parliamentarian
The attempt to get a $15 Minimum Wage passed through senate budget means was ruled out of order by the Senate Parliamentarian
Linky Friday: Money For Nothing, and Your Clicks For Free
Linky Friday, Ordinary Times’ long-running tradition of bringing you links to stories from around the interwebs to discuss, is back
Retirement Planning: Epictetus, Jimmy Buffett, and You
Now that our society has the luxury to contemplate retirement planning, we have these dream salespeople who will run a simple calculator on your behalf.
Robinhood, Reloaded
Robinhood, after finding themselves under fire from their customers and high profile politicians, hit up investors for a reload.
Aging: Will You Still Need Me, Will you Still Feed Me?
Exactly when you qualify as a “senior citizen” is not firmly established. For commercials and business, the sooner the better.
Telework Will Change Our Cities, and (Maybe) Our Politics
The unpacking of telework Democratic voters in urban areas to suburban/exurban polities presents opportunities and risks to both parties.
Buy American: President Biden’s Executive Order
Read it for yourself then discuss President Biden’s executive order on strengthening the “Buy American Act”
The Politics of Survival: Putting Yourself in a Box
Political conversation has focused on promises made by those who want our vote in exchange for elements of our perceived survival.
Songs About John Henry
It’s been a slow news week so come with me on a journey into American folklore to a story we all kn–wait, what’s this coming in through my earpiece? The President of the United...
Virtual Conferences: Where Do We Go From Here?
Companies are seeking creative ways to reach new customers who are sitting in front of a computer at home wearing pajamas.
Filler ‘er Up and Take a Little Off the Top
I realize this must sound like I’m reading the script of American Graffiti, but this truly was my life as an adolescent.
Economics Lesson IV: The Pre-Order
Sometimes, economics is cold and hard, all moral objections notwithstanding.
On Marketing Bob Dylan
A lot of this can all be explained with one simple phrase, 1960s Bob Dylan is not the same Bob Dylan of today.
2020 In Film: The Virus Complicates Cinema
Now as 2020 starts to churn towards the end, it’s time for another report card for the film industry.
Linky Friday: Hangovers, Black Friday, and Better Days Edition
Linky Friday, Ordinary Times’ tradition of bringing you stories to read, share, and discuss from all across the interwebs is here to help you navigate Black Friday
Bittersweet Symphony: 2020 in Retrospect
2020 has been a rough year. But like my hometown of Flint, Michigan there is joy amidst the grief.
