Sticking With High Rates Will Crash the Economy

Thomas Ferguson and Servaas Storm Institute for New Economic Thinking
In persisting with its high rates policy, the Fed is acting like James Dean in the famous “chicken run” auto race in Rebel Without a Cause.

Mocking Birds

Alison Luterman Rattle
California poet Alison Luterman wants to know why two antiques are running for the presidency while the talent of competent women is ignored, and it’s no joke.

The Key to Longevity Is Boring

Brad Stulberg The New York Times
It follows from reputable studies of longevity that the best protocol for living a good, long, fulfilled and productive life is to focus on nailing what actually matters, and then not stress about the rest

The Trump National Convention

Elaine Godfrey The Atlantic
The Republicans’ gathering in Milwaukee next week will be simply this: a four-day fealty fest.