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“Looking at the net effects of these trends, if we had
the income distribution from 1975, the majority of workers (the bottom 90 percent by income) would have made an additional $3.9 trillion dollars in 2023”
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the income distribution from 1975, the majority of workers (the bottom 90 percent by income) would have made an additional $3.9 trillion dollars in 2023”
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Measuring the Income Gap from 1975 to 2023
The author extends the results of prior work on the income gap between the bottom 90 percent of workers in 2023 and what they would have earned with an even growth rate from 1975 to 2023. These worker...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
“Looking at the net effects of these trends, if we had
the income distribution from 1975, the majority of workers (the bottom 90 percent by income) would have made an additional $3.9 trillion dollars in 2023”
share.google/JSOWJUunazSx...
the income distribution from 1975, the majority of workers (the bottom 90 percent by income) would have made an additional $3.9 trillion dollars in 2023”
share.google/JSOWJUunazSx...
Options for affordable healthcare and prescriptions for people without insurance
In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans. n.pr/3KRwnBB
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a 'plan B'
In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.
n.pr
December 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Options for affordable healthcare and prescriptions for people without insurance
Research shows it’s not “us vs them”. Any person put in a position of privilege, even for a matter of minutes, even when they know they are cheating, starts to feel entitled and less empathetic to others.
interactioninstitute.org/blinded-by-p...
interactioninstitute.org/blinded-by-p...
Blinded by Privilege - Interaction Institute for Social Change
University of California researcher, Paul Piff, and his colleagues have been studying privilege. In one study, they set up a rigged game of monopoly. The players who had been randomly assigned to get ...
interactioninstitute.org
December 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Research shows it’s not “us vs them”. Any person put in a position of privilege, even for a matter of minutes, even when they know they are cheating, starts to feel entitled and less empathetic to others.
interactioninstitute.org/blinded-by-p...
interactioninstitute.org/blinded-by-p...
This would make graduate school unaffordable for nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, many other healthcare providers, and anyone seeking a career in academia.
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
Nursing leaders voice concern over proposed changes to student federal student loan provisions
Leaders of nursing organizations believe the changes will make it harder for nurses to afford graduate school, leading to fewer nurses pursuing the profession.
www.newscentermaine.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
This would make graduate school unaffordable for nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, many other healthcare providers, and anyone seeking a career in academia.
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
www.newscentermaine.com/article/news...
I sent them $2,000 this week
Got tired of reading the news and getting mad. Feeding America backs 200+ food banks around the country and I've seeded with $500 for now. I'll match up to another $500 myself.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
Pass the hat, RTs graciously appreciated, etc.
I'm supporting Feeding America!
To feed America’s hungry through food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger
teamfeed.feedingamerica.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:25 AM
I sent them $2,000 this week
The most factual news is at the top
💻📰 Web/Print Chart, Sep 2025, Simple, Magnified Version
We're gratified by the thousands of people who regularly use our Media Bias Chart, but we also know that it can sometimes be difficult to read and understand. So this month, we're keeping it simple. Here's the simple chart for websites/print!
We're gratified by the thousands of people who regularly use our Media Bias Chart, but we also know that it can sometimes be difficult to read and understand. So this month, we're keeping it simple. Here's the simple chart for websites/print!
September 6, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The most factual news is at the top
As a geropsychologist, I know that many providers will will drop out of Medicare if this happens. Then, they also will not be able to accept any of the Medicare Advantage plans. So, anyone over 65 will end up having to pay out of pocket and try to submit claims to insurance themselves.
From the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office: The Big Beautiful Betrayal triggers $500 billion in cuts to Medicare because it balloons the deficit by trillions. All to fund more tax cuts to billionaires. Americans deserve better.
August 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
As a geropsychologist, I know that many providers will will drop out of Medicare if this happens. Then, they also will not be able to accept any of the Medicare Advantage plans. So, anyone over 65 will end up having to pay out of pocket and try to submit claims to insurance themselves.
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January 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
What psychology research has found. To summarize, we are social creatures, so the more people we see that affirm our views, the more strongly we believe them. What can change this is when we try to explain a process in depth and we realize we don’t understand all the steps.
A bit dated but still fascinating:
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds www.newyorker.com/magazine/201...
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds www.newyorker.com/magazine/201...
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds
New discoveries about the human mind show the limitations of reason.
www.newyorker.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:19 PM
What psychology research has found. To summarize, we are social creatures, so the more people we see that affirm our views, the more strongly we believe them. What can change this is when we try to explain a process in depth and we realize we don’t understand all the steps.
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"Engagement with performance-based art such as plays, musicals & ballet, and particularly participation in music, is linked to reductions in depression and in pain and improved quality of life."
Consuming arts & culture is good for health, study www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
"Engagement with performance-based art such as plays, musicals & ballet, and particularly participation in music, is linked to reductions in depression and in pain and improved quality of life."
Consuming arts & culture is good for health, study www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Love...
"Engagement with performance-based art such as plays, musicals & ballet, and particularly participation in music, is linked to reductions in depression and in pain and improved quality of life."
Consuming arts & culture is good for health, study www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
"Engagement with performance-based art such as plays, musicals & ballet, and particularly participation in music, is linked to reductions in depression and in pain and improved quality of life."
Consuming arts & culture is good for health, study www.theguardian.com/society/2024...