With the outsized jump in the PPI, the natural question to ask is whether this implies a jump in the CPI. The evidence is mixed in terms of the aggregate PPI and the aggregate CPI, as noted in this post. More recent analyses suggest the PPI contains predictive power. Clark (1995) provides a skeptical view…
Texas’ education landscape is changing. Our reporters at ProPublica and The Texas Tribune know that education policy today will shape the state’s future for generations to come. That is why we need your help covering this issue. Whether you’re a teacher; parent; school leader; student who has been affected by decisions made at the local,…
By Alexandros Sainidis Colonization is not only about the exploitation of resources – material or human. It is also about forming a stronger geopolitical presence that facilitates trade, deterrence and intervention. And, even though there are more realist voices supporting strict control in the face of Chinese expansion, the United Kingdom actually gave away its…
The countdown to the 166th running of the $1 million King’s Plate is approaching zero, but there’s still time to immerse yourself in the pageantry of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious Thoroughbred race. On Saturday, August 16 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario, a star-studded cast of the top Canadian-bred 3-year-old contenders will engage in…
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In this moment of crisis, we need a unified, progressive opposition to Donald Trump. We’re starting to see one take shape in the streets and at ballot boxes across the country: from New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign focused on affordability, to communities protecting their neighbors from ICE, to the senators opposing arms…
But for an increasing number of Palestinians, including those who cannot hear the orders or whose mobility is impaired, following these orders may be impossible. Yet, failure to do so, could cost them their lives. “In a normal situation, people with disabilities suffer the most. And in wartime, of course, the situation is heightened further,”…
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Hundreds of protesters march to White House on Aug. 16, 2025. Brian Mann/NPR hide caption toggle caption Brian Mann/NPR WASHINGTON — Hundreds gathered peacefully in the nation’s capital on Saturday afternoon to protest President Trump’s attempted takeover of the city’s police department and deployment of National Guard units alongside federal agents. Starting with a rally…
June 30, 2025 This post was originally published on August 8, 2022, and updated on June 30, 2025. Image Description: Illustration of a woman with dark brown skin, white pants, a green top, and white sneakers, kneeling inside an hourglass, pressing her hand against the glass as sand pours down. The background is black with…