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Bernie Sanders and the Education Oligarchy Aug. 13, 2025
When Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who calls himself a democratic socialist, appeared on "The Late... Read More
The Shame of TD Bank's Jolly Bankers Oct. 30, 2024
Woody Guthrie satirized Depression-era bankers who routinely gouged farmers and poor people. "I'm a ... Read More
The Next Generation of Glizzies Jun. 28, 2024
It hasn't made it to my part of the urban Northeast yet, but the word "glizzy" has emerged as someth... Read More
Yes, College Is Worth It Dec. 27, 2023
At first glance, the price of attending college may seem astounding. "In 2023-24," reports the Colle... Read More
The Drive-by Smears of Clarence Thomas Never End Dec. 22, 2023
Most Clarence Thomas hit pieces can't stand up to perfunctory scrutiny. But the newest doesn't even ... Read More
Missouri Is Going After Teachers Who Quit. Is That the Best Recruitment Tool? Jun. 20, 2023
Is Missouri trying to drive good teachers away from public schools here? Not only did the Legislatur... Read More
The Taxpayer-funded College Scam Nov. 30, 2022
For decades, parents have sacrificed and students have gone into debt to fund college degrees that l... Read More
Still Paying for an Old Mistake Nov. 17, 2022
Q: I worked for eight consecutive years and received excellent annual evaluations. I know I was rate... Read More
A Return to Ethics -- 1968 Nov. 10, 2022
People talk about ethics, honesty, transparency and respect, but few remember when those characteris... Read More
You're Not Just an Employee. You're Inventory. Oct. 20, 2022
Does your boss like you? Do they smile when they see you strolling in the front door, even though y... Read More
Only Your Lifestyle Decisions Matter Sep. 22, 2022
Q: I remained friends with many of my high school friends, even though we no longer have anything in... Read More
A Tale of Two Jobs Aug. 13, 2022
Dear Annie: I feel like I made a mistake and need someone outside my circle to assess the situation.... Read More
Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Lawyers Aug. 09, 2022
Hey, kids, have I got a deal for you! Step right up to learn more about the hottest career in Americ... Read More
Brilliance Creates a Company; Structure Runs It Oct. 14, 2021
Q: My husband has a brilliant mind, and he created a startup tech company. It has been growing and h... Read More
When It Pays to Talk About Pay Oct. 14, 2021
Has this happened to you? You're at work and bored out of your gourd. What you need to survive is a ... Read More
Money Isn't Everything, Or Is It? Sep. 16, 2021
Tell me this — is there even one negative aspect of your current job that could not be remedie... Read More
How Do I Negotiate a Raise? Aug. 27, 2021
Dear Annie: My wife has been on pain medication for almost a decade, and it has turned into a seriou... Read More
Treated Like a Servant With High Salary Aug. 19, 2021
Q: I am a 40-year-old female employee whose boss treats me as an indentured servant. He assigns proj... Read More
It's Teacher Appreciation Week. Give Them Bags of Money. May. 08, 2021
Ever notice how appreciation holidays are for people who just need to be paid more? You never see Ch... Read More
How Can I Make the Most of My Stock Options? Nov. 04, 2020
Dear Carrie: I recently accepted a position at a small startup, where my salary is about the same bu... Read More
