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Workers Making Apple IPhones Start at $3.15 Per Hour -- in China May. 16, 2019
The workers who assemble Apple iPhones make a starting wage of $3.15 per hour in the People's Republ... Read More
Trump Should Close NATO Membership Rolls Apr. 02, 2019
When Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today, the president should giv... Read More
Destination Wedding a Burden Feb. 28, 2019
Dear Annie: Our beautiful 44-year-old daughter is making plans to be married for the third time. Her... Read More
The Twelve (Indebting) Days of Christmas Dec. 25, 2018
Dear Readers: Merry Christmas. We hope those who are celebrating the holiday are fortunate enough to... Read More
Follow the (Climate Change) Money Dec. 18, 2018
The first iron rule of American politics is: Follow the money. This explains, oh, about 80 percent o... Read More
Few of Us Are Even Remotely Prepared for Elder Care Dec. 11, 2018
It often starts off easy. For me it did. An elderly friend needed some help with food shopping and d... Read More
Problem Cat Costing Thousands Dec. 01, 2018
Dear Annie: My problem certainly is not unique, yet I'm at my wits' end on how to handle it. I love ... Read More
Finding Good Therapy That's Affordable Nov. 30, 2018
Dear Annie: I want to do therapy, but I don't think I can afford it right now. I've done a few sessi... Read More
Why Are We Still in Afghanistan? Nov. 29, 2018
The old peacenik slogan was, "What if they gave a war and nobody came?" Today, the question is, "Wha... Read More
Study Highlights Importance of Listening Nov. 26, 2018
One of the greatest attributes a physician can have is the ability to listen. And two recent studies... Read More
A Word About Price Oct. 30, 2018
How much should a bottle of wine cost? I pose the question because I was intrigued recently by an on... Read More
Is an Engagement Ring an Investment? Aug. 01, 2018
Dear Mr. Berko: I'm 20, and I'm going to be officially engaged this September when George, my 23-yea... Read More
How Many Times Must We Save People Who Overdose? Jul. 12, 2018
A deeply humane friend recently suggested that medics stop saving people on their third opioid overd... Read More
It's Time to Tame Trump's Tariff Temper Tantrums Jun. 14, 2018
Another week, another bumbling trade declaration from President Donald Trump. After a very confronta... Read More
Tariffs Don't Enhance National Security. They Harm It Jun. 03, 2018
American motorists have never had it so good. Cars and trucks are better than ever, and their prices... Read More
The Seattle Head Tax Is Idiotic May. 17, 2018
The tyranny of local government was on full display this week. The culprits are some greedy members ... Read More
California's Boneheaded Solar Remedy for Climate Change May. 13, 2018
In the world of government policy, two chief dangers always loom. The first is people with bad inten... Read More
Is Keeping Your Car Worth the Cost? May. 02, 2018
Dear Carrie: My husband and I each have a car. We're retired, and our son keeps saying we could sav... Read More
Trump's Tit-for-Tat Trade Policy Could Leave the Economy in Tatters Apr. 05, 2018
President Donald Trump claimed in a tweet that "trade wars are good, and easy to win." Unfortunately... Read More
