Clearing the Tabs July 31, 2025

Here are some things I've read so far this month or will be reading soon. A lot of people are staying at home looking for things to read, so I've broken this month into two parts again, expect a post on August 15. Also, just because I post something here does not mean I agree with it, it simply means it made me think and I think my readers might enjoy it.

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July 22
Without Billionaires, There Would Be No Medicare and No Debt

July 31
Transmission Unplugged
From Missouri and Colorado to Germany and Spain, high-voltage transmission projects are being stopped by fierce local opposition, soaring costs, and permitting delays.

Clearing the Tabs April 15, 2024

Here are some things I've read so far this month or will be reading soon. A lot of people are staying at home looking for things to read, so I've broken this month into two parts again, expect a post on April 30. Also, just because I post something here does not mean I agree with it, it simply means it made me think and I think my readers might enjoy it.

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April 2
The coming revolt against woke capitalism
The ‘progressive’ super-rich have no idea how much the public loathes them.

April 7
America’s Crisis of Civic Virtue

April 8
Is It Safe to Ride Transit?

April 9
Journalists: Please Ask Biden How Much Debt Is Too Much

April 12

California’s Broken Diversity Promise
The Golden State pledges to be “inclusive,” but its policies disproportionately hurt Hispanics.

April 15
Gavin Newsom’s futile bid to ‘Trump-proof’ California

Clearing the Tabs December 15, 2023

Here are some things I've read so far this month or will be reading soon. A lot of people are staying at home looking for things to read, so I've broken this month into two parts again, expect a post on December 31 as well to round out the year. Also, just because I post something here does not mean I agree with it, it simply means it made me think and I think my readers might enjoy it as well.

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December 5
Is Gen Z turning against Western civilisation?
Youngsters are losing faith in freedom and democracy.

December 7
Joe Biden should listen to Republicans on the border crisis
The President is passing up a political victory

The New Green Feudalism

December 12
What If No One Wants to Buy U.S. Debt?

The West has been the real loser at COP28
Handouts for the world and cuts back home – there's little for the rich North to celebrate

December 13
Multi-culti Reckoning

Clearing the Tabs September 15, 2020

Some things I've read so far this month or will be reading soon. It appears the month will be a long one, and a lot of people are staying at home looking for things to read, so I've broken this month into two parts again, expect a post on September 30 as well.

September 1
The Economic Benefits of Spending Restraint

September 2
Five Foundational Ideas About Work Taught in the Bible

Why Was Satan Allowed to Torment Job? (Job 1)

September 3
Is America Approaching the Tipping Point of Too Much Debt?

September 4
Dissecting Black Suburbia

September 5
What Did Jesus Teach about Politics?

September 8
New York City’s Spending Problem

September 9
Let's Stop Shaming the Suburbs
Research shows that Americans are happy living there, and critiques that rely on outdated tropes are polarizing.

Czechs and Others

What Happens When a Noted Female Economist Fights Toxic Culture in the Field?
Claudia Sahm dares to call out systemic bullying and harassment that drives out talent and compromises science. Perpetrators are not happy.

September 10
The Best and Worst Fiscal Policies of Trump’s Presidency

The Clocklike Regularity of Major Life Changes
Transitions feel like an abnormal disruption to life, but in fact they are a predictable and integral part of it.

September 11
Can’t Stand A Coworker? Here’s How to Love Them

Save the Planet: Stop Riding Transit

September 15

Help Reduce Poverty With Capitalism

California’s Disastrous Forest Mismanagement