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U.S. workers have finally received a pay hike — the best in nearly a decade. Forgive us for saying: We told you so. The government reported that for the year ending in June, wages and salaries rose 2.8 percent from the year before — the fastest rate of gain since before the financial crisis...

Gross domestic product, or GDP, is the measure of choice when assessing the health of any economy, especially in the United States. GDP, which is measured at annual rates, includes the value of production of all goods and services produced in a country. In the one year since President Trump took...

It is time to say it out loud. You no longer get to claim some moral and ethical high ground. In fact thanks to Alabama and the recent Trump move your religion (like it or not) is now a fringe branch of the GOP and you will forever be tied to child abuse enablement and acceptance. The whole...

Can you even imagine what it must feel like to be in an American territory right now, knowing that any benefit or protection no longer means squat while you watch the U.S Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico dwell in death and devastation while FEMA is gutted and incapable of assisting you. You...

' Three Dogmas of American Idiocy .

' Once again in the turning course of time it is here again---the melancholy anniversary of the most dreadful day in American history, the day that did so much to blight the shining possibilities of this continent. I seek shelter in the shade of cypresses, en deuil et crêpe noir, and weep at...

Perhaps he should talk to his daughter; Ivanka Trump's clothing line is made in China and Hong Kong - Business Insider Or maybe look at his own stuff. Trump's 'Made in the USA' Spin - FactCheck.org

China - Xinhua - Original Article (Chinese) Instilling Patriotism the American Way Americans love their country: They love it deeply, they love it absolutely, they love it foolishly. The flag is placed all over, the anthem is sung everywhere and the daily recitation of the pledge is...

This is a message for African Americans, Many people love to complain about Donald Trump's racism but what some people may not know is that Hillary Clinton is racist as well. Hillary was a member of the Goldwater Girls. The Goldwater Girl organization opposed the 1964 Civil Rights Act. She...

I have lived an interesting life, discussed philosophy and politics with thousands of people, studied history and political science, kayaked wild rivers, climbed steep cliffs, wrecked cars, and fought my share of fights. I have observed sunsets and meteor showers and the birth of kittens, and...

Blacks moving in next door to you can be traumatic : DESTROYING America one family at a time. So now ,after you and your lovely wife move into your dream home ;a home you both had to scrimp and save for;even had to work a second job.to get the extortionist 25% down payment ;there you see it...

The danger, of course, for U.S. Christians is that having made an icon of Israel, we fall into a trap of condoning whatever Israel does -- even wanton murder -- as orchestrated by God. Yet, I am not alone in suggesting that the churches in the United States represent the last major organized...

I just read an article about thriving for american dream and how it is percieved from another point of view. It leaves me stunned how many people believe in a big "american dream" but at the same time they let themselves be ruled by big corporations. People do not think about how much...

Bee die-off a threat to U.S. food supply | TribLIVE Frankly, I'm surprised this isn't bigger news.

Resurrecting A Forest ? Phenomena: The Loom

The message below has been posted at our university forum. The author once accused me of spreading cold war propaganda (referring to my two books). Ludwik Kowalski, author of "Diary of a Former Communist" Former Communist: Thoughts, Feelings, Reality =================================...

Iraq veteran and ex-US Navy seal Chris Kyle, known as the deadliest sniper in US history, has been shot dead on a Texas shooting range, reports say. His body was found at Rough Creek Lodge range on Saturday with that of another man. A suspect was arrested. Mr Kyle, 38, wrote the 2012...

American culture is more violent than most western cultures. The recent shooting in Connecticut really has exposed this. I hear different lobbies blaming different things, mostly its two lobbies that I think are both off. First it has been brought up that violent videogames, movies, and...

It was done in a plebiscite to attach the port rich country that has lived as a territory free American official to become a state. Now is fitting to Congress for approval, I do not know what impact cultural, political and financial now. It will be the first state in the united states...

Hello, I just watched the debate between the vice presidents and a few days earlier I also listened to what the presidential candidates had to say. As a German I am wondering about some points in their discussions that seem to reflect US politics. First of all, nobody ever talks about...