The GM Diaspora

I have talked about the lack of movement by the American labor force a number of times. The nation has experienced any number of mass migrations by Americans from one area of the country with little economic opportunity to the areas that had growth and jobs. But for some reason,…

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So Paul Ryan was elected Speaker – I’d rather talk about that GM plant in his hometown that just closed for good!

While the selection of Republican Congressman Paul Ryan of Janesville as Speaker of the House of Representatives is certainly newsworthy, I think there’s a story coming out of Janesville that’s not getting the exposure it deserves. That story is the announcement this week by General Motors that the Janesville production…

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Paul Ryan Dishonors Martin Luther King, Jr.

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ Martin Luther King, Jr. On Martin Luther King, Jr. day, a teacher from Racine refused an award because it was given to him by Paul Ryan (R-Wall St.). The same Paul Ryan who has perpetually been adamantly…

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