Can Creating New Jobs Actually Be a Bad Thing?

Can Creating New Jobs Actually Be a Bad Thing?

How can creating new jobs cause problems in society? Why does job creation sometimes result in useless jobs? According to anthropology professor David Graeber, useless jobs have become widespread in most modern societies. He claims that creating new jobs, while beneficial when done responsibly, can also cause the proliferation of useless jobs for economic and political reasons. Keep reading to learn how creating new jobs can also produce meaningless jobs, according to Graeber.

Why Are Black People Poor? A New Form of Enslavement

Why Are Black People Poor? A New Form of Enslavement

Why are Black people poor? Is there a way out of generational poverty? Candace Owens believes that Black Americans are stuck in generational poverty because of the breakdown of families. This breakdown, she says, comes from Democratic policies. That’s why it’s time for Blacks to leave the “Democratic plantation” and embrace true independence and prosperity. Continue reading to understand what Owens means—and what she hopes will change.

Is the Paris Agreement Effective? How It Harms More Than Helps

Is the Paris Agreement Effective? How It Harms More Than Helps

What promise did countries make with the Paris Agreement? Is the Paris Agreement effective? To spark the green revolution, world leaders took a more concrete approach to climate change via the Paris Agreement. However, Bjorn Lomborg argues that, if the goal is to achieve a meaningful and cost-effective reduction in global temperature, it’s a failure. Continue reading to see how Lomborg comes to this conclusion.

Candace Owens: Slavery Myths & Truths

Candace Owens: Slavery Myths & Truths

When and where did slavery start? What was life in Africa like for people before they were sold into slavery? Were American slave owners Republicans? According to Candace Owens, slavery must be properly understood before the political progression of Black Americans can be understood. In Blackout, she discusses how Black Africans came to be in America and dispels some of the narratives that surround this history. Keep reading to learn the myths and truths about the Atlantic slave trade of the 16th to the 19th centuries.

The Salt March: Gandhi’s Protest Against the British Monopoly

The Salt March: Gandhi’s Protest Against the British Monopoly

What was the Salt March? How did salt influence the Indian Independence Movement? In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi led a 24-day march against the British salt monopoly. As Mark Kurlansky mentions in his book Salt, the campaign led to Indians being allowed to collect sea salt and paved the way for Indian independence. Learn more about the Salt March of 1930 below.

The 22 Best Political Books of All Time

The 22 Best Political Books of All Time

What are the best political books of all time? What can you learn from books about politics? Politics can be stressful and confusing. However, reading books about politics can help you understand them better. Whether you learn about racial inequality, government systems, or the political institutions of the past, it’s good to educate yourself about the ongoings of the world. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of the best books to read to understand more about politics.

How the CHIPS Act Can Save U.S. Chip Manufacturers

How the CHIPS Act Can Save U.S. Chip Manufacturers

What is the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science) Act? How will it help U.S. manufacturers? Chips are essential to all the tech we rely on every day, from our smartphones to our cars. Once upon a time, the U.S. produced those chips, but today they mostly come from Taiwan or China—however, the CHIPS Act may reverse that trend. Read on to learn more about the CHIPS Act and the state of the chip industry today.