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The Care Economy

Jan 21, 2021

A lot of the work and value in the "care economy" is carried out at home by women who aren’t compensated.

U.S. Presidential Inaugurations

Jan 20, 2021

Inauguration Day pomp and circumstance -- and security -- can cost taxpayers as much as $200 million.

Capitol Police

Jan 19, 2021

The origins of the Capitol Police force goes back to a politically polarized time in 1828.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jan 18, 2021

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw the Civil Rights and labor movements as closely aligned.

Pokemon Cards

Jan 15, 2021

During the pandemic, prices and demand for Pokemon cards have gone through the roof.

SPACs

Jan 14, 2021

2020 was a record year for SPACs, special purpose acquisition companies.

Soap

Jan 13, 2021

Washing your hands is one of the most altruistic things you can do during a pandemic. And soap sales are up!

Public Domain

Jan 12, 2021

The Great Gatsby and a bunch of other creative work is now in the public domain. That means anyone can use it.

Brexit finally happened

Jan 11, 2021

The U.K. left the European Union on January 1st this year. The momentous moment was known as Brexit.

Hydrofluorocarbons

Jan 8, 2021

In the latest COVID relief bill, Congress included rules cutting the use of hudrofluorocarbons--a big step in curbing climate change.

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