Time for course correction
The belief that Republicans are better stewards of the economy is a persistent fallacy. Beyond available historical data, which is compelling, the economic realities under the current administration and the Republican-controlled Congress prove otherwise. Recent economic policies, and most specifically protectionist tariffs that function as a regressive consumption tax, have combined with rising geopolitical instability […]
Is America winning?
The President’s recent State of the Union address was delivered with his trademark showmanship, acknowledging the accomplishments of various individuals. However, for most Americans, the speech was strikingly short on economic substance. The President’s claim that “America is winning so much that we don’t know what to do about it” may ring true for the […]
Failure to Deliver for Working-Class Americans
President Trump and the Republican Party have done nothing to improve the lives of working-class Americans since taking control of all three branches of government in 2025. They don’t care about you or me. Their focus is on enriching their wealthy donors and the Epstein class. Inflation—something Trump promised to fix on “day one”—remains far […]
Data Center Boom Threatens Our Wallets
Last summer, electricity rates shot up in our region, largely because of the increasing cost of generating power to supply big AI and cryptocurrency data centers. Now, electric utility PPL is seeking another electric bill increase on top of that. If it’s approved by the state Public Utility Commission (PUC), we’ll see our monthly bills […]
Don’t Worry
Here’s the mantra for anyone still supportive of this Republican Congress and administration. Don’t worry about rising prices, shrinking job markets, or decreasing affordability for every day goods including the housing market for first time home buyers… things will be fine down the road. Don’t worry about health care for those that struggle to make […]
In Trump We Trust?
The official motto of the United States, “In God We Trust,” appears on every U.S. coin and bill. For many of us, it is a reminder of our moral compass. When it comes to the economy, some Americans put their faith in Donald Trump. They believed that he would lower prices and strengthen the economy. […]
Fair Minimum Wage
The Pennsylvania House recently passed HB820, “Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit,” with an overwhelming bipartisan vote. This Bill gives working families who earn just enough money to live above the poverty line a break on their PA income tax. My question is – does anyone see the hypocrisy here? Our elected officials have failed to increase […]
TRUMP ADMITS TARIFFS WILL CAUSE PAIN
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump vowed to impose hefty tariffs on foreign goods, insisting they would massively benefit American workers and consumers. Yet a recent story in the Daily Item quotes him now saying that tariffs will also hurt Americans. He blares in ALL CAPS on social media: “WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, […]
Inflation on Day 1
So much for decreasing inflation and “making America more affordable again on day-one”. While it is difficult to understand complex economics, one thing that is easy to understand is when you go to the grocery store to buy bread, pay your utility bill, or to buy a big-ticket item like a car, that the sticker […]
Protect the CFPB
Last week, the secretive, unofficial “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), headed by the unelected billionaire Elon Musk illegally ended all work by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Created by Congress in response to the 2008 financial crisis and recession, the CFPB is an independent agency of the US government responsible for protecting consumers in […]