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The Impact of Women Leaving The Work Force
The New York Times reports today that due to the weak economy, there are now “more young women in school than in the work force.” This is the first time women in school have outnumbered women in the work force in three decades. How does this development fit in the longer history of women’s entry into both higher education and the labor market? READ MORE >>
TNR On the Most Overlooked Stories of 2011
Lawrence Kaplan: America’s Silent Withdrawal From Iraq War is over. READ MORE >>
Mitt on Hedge-Fund Loophole: Heck, Yeah
Many reported today on Mitt Romney's refusal to release his tax returns, but the Boston Globe went a step further and zeroed in on Romney's strong hint that he is, in fact, taking advantage of the loophole on "carried interest," which allows his income from Bain Capital to be taxed at only 15 percent rather than the 35 percent rate for ordinary income. READ MORE >>
No Bain, Much Gain
Romney Buys, Er, Receives Haley Nod
The Collector
More Health Care Heresy from Newt
Newt Gingrich’s past endorsement of an individual mandate has drawn fire from conservatives. But that's not his only health care heresy. In 2008, Gingrich made the case for another idea that became part of Obamacare and, in due time, the focus of right-wing attacks. Worse still, at least from the standpoint of conservatives, he did so by writing an op-ed for The New York Times. READ MORE >>
