Sunday Thoughts: Is the Christian God an Egalitarian?
We hear about “social justice” or “economic justice” from the Left and now we hear their terms “Equity” vs. “Equality. What is the understood difference?
Chart of the Day: Americans are Fleeing Public Schools
The pandemic has supercharged a trend that has plagued school districts across the US for years – students are fleeing public schools and they are losing funding.
Chart of the Day: US Public Transit Still in Stall Mode
Ridership on mass-transit systems has increased from the total collapse in the spring of 2020 but has remained far below pre-pandemic levels.
Chart of the Day: Gen Z Goes to Washington – “Couch Surfing?”
Maxwell Frost, first member of Gen Z to be elected to Congress, will couch surf during first days as lawmaker in D.C. because he was denied apartment applications.
Chart of the Day: Crime in America Keeps Going Up
As Biden spends final days of 2022 on vacation, White House issued full pardons to individuals involved in drug and alcohol-related crimes, and a case of murder.
Chart of the Day: Housing Hit Bottom? Realtors Seem to Think So
Sales of all types of previously owned houses, condos, and co-ops in the U.S. plunged by 7.7% in November from October, the 10th month in a row of declines.
Chart of the Day: Retailers Prep for Tougher Times and Frugal Customers in 2023
CNBC – January is typically an overlooked month for retailers. Shoppers make returns and exchanges. They come to stores with gift cards in hand. And...
Chart of the Day: The State of Journalism in 2023
Journalists sense turmoil in their industry. 77% would choose their career again, though 57% are highly concerned about future restrictions on press freedom.
Chart of the Day: Will Kevin McCarthy be the Next Speaker of the House...
Republicans hold a slim majority in the House – 222 Republicans and 213 Democrats. Republicans earn Speaker of the House, which can weld considerable power.
Chart of the Day: Americans Get Ready – Changes in 2023 Taxes
Democrats claimed Inflation Reduction Act would help ordinary Americans, but people making less than $400,000 a year could pay $20 billion of new tax revenue.
Chart of the Day: Butt Augmentations Explode – Cardi B’s Butt Implodes
Doctors are warning the popular trend of Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBLs) can be deadly – especially when women travel overseas in search of a cheaper procedure.
Chart of the Day: Was Christmas 2022 Sales A Dud?
According to Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, US retail sales excluding automotive increased 7.6% year-over-year this holiday season, running from Nov 1 through Dec 24.
