Detroit Takeover: Michigan Governor To Name Emergency Manager of City Finances

  In a move that has very few precedents, Governor Rick Snyder has made a move to take over the finances of Detroit. The finances of the city are said to be in such a bad predicament, that a takeover is necessary. An emergency manager will be appointed to resolve the crisis, thus over-ruling all [...]

Vice Presidential Debate: After Thoughts

Well, talk about a pivot. The Vice Presidential debate this evening was much more interesting and spirited than the first presidential debate. Joe Biden started in early, giving no quarter to Paul Ryan on any of his statements. To make up for the glaring omission last time, Joe Biden launched into an offensive on the [...]

Reaching Across an Asile That Isn’t Really that Wide for Economic Recovery

Editors Note: Guest post from Brandon Melendez on political collaboration to solve economic issues.  -M.P. The middle road to economic recovery is the desperately needed solution to the employment draught in this country. For all the talk of reaching across the aisle for answers, the aisle isn’t as wide as the parties would have you [...]