A note from...
Bryan Keogh
Economics + Business Editor
The American economy most likely entered record territory today after expanding for an expected 121 consecutive months, the most in U.S. history. Given that, I have a question for you: Does it feel like you’ve been living in boom times?
For many people, the answer is likely a resounding no. That’s because the current expansion has been neither deep nor broad, and most of the economic gains have, unsurprisingly, accrued to the richest Americans, writes Colorado State economist Steve Pressman. To get a better sense of who has benefited – and who hasn’t – I asked Pressman to help me put together some charts to show who’s gained and how much from
the longest economic expansion ever.
An analysis of social media troll activity during the 2016 election campaign shows that exposure to Russian propaganda may have helped change American minds in favor of Republican candidate Trump.
Claudia Masferrer, The College of Mexico, A.C.; Erin R. Hamilton, University of California, Davis; Nicole Denier, University of Alberta
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The only consciousness you can ever be certain about is your own. But there are different types of clues that could hint at what's happening within another entity.
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Violence, poverty and oppression in Honduras are causing thousands to flee to the US. Will Trump own the role of US foreign policy in creating these problems?
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