Putting aside analysis, calculation and any semblance of substantive thought, President Trump once more bounced off intuition in calling for a big-time tariff on Mexico. The purpose? To get Mexico to help more with the immigration flood from Central America. The possible consequences if ...
Uber just filed its first quarterly report as a publicly traded company. Although it lost $1 billion, investors may still do well because the losses appear to be declining. Uber drivers, on the other hand, aren’t doing well. According to a study, about half of New York’s Uber drivers are supporting families with children, yet 40 percent qualify for Medicaid and another 18 percent qualify for food stamps. It’s similar elsewhere in the new American economy. Last week, the New York Times reported that fewer than half of Google workers are full-time employees. Most are temps and ...
COMMENTARY by Azadeh Shahshahani, Tribune News Service In May, Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp did something surprising. He signed into law legislation that dismantled a state body that allowed anti-immigrant vigilantes to file complaints against local governments perceived as friendly to immigrants. The Immigration Enforcement Review Board had long been plagued by due process violations and lack of oversight. Its mere existence scared cities and towns with limited resources from taking steps to welcome immigrants. The action by Kemp was the result of years of ...
Rep. Justin Amash, R-Mich., who advocates the impeachment of President Trump, held a rousing town hall in his home district on May 28. He spoke of Trump’s breaches of public trust. He described the constitutional obligation of Congress to check abuses of power by a president who has shamelessly violated his oath of office. “I want to salute your courage,” said a Vietnam War veteran. At this, applause erupted in the hall. A standing ovation. In photos, the crowd looked largely white. Women could be seen in head coverings: Two wore Mennonite doilies, and one, Diane Luke, had on ...
Q: I am a busy working woman and need to wear suits and heels daily. I do not mind this because I feel good about the way I look, but I am concerned that doing this for over 5 years is beginning to give me problems. Could my restrictive attire cause my pain? A: Absolutely. Chiropractors are talking about this topic on a daily basis. Don’t let a fashion statement put you at risk for back, shoulder or any other type of physical discomfort. Stiletto heels and platforms may be all the rage, for example, but they could be perilous to the feet and the back. High heels, in particular, force ...
Q: I am feeling pain in my back and wonder if it is a really bad idea to wait and see if it goes away on its own. Do you find that back pain can resolve without any treatment? A: Back pain is not likely to go away on its own in many cases. When it does, it is common for it to return if proper therapy has not corrected the original pain generator. And the fact that 80 percent of people will have back trouble at some point in their lives is no consolation. It’s the second most common reason for a visit to a doctor’s office. The back is a complex structure, with muscles, bones, ...
