American businesses should reinvest in their employees and in research instead of paying off shareholders.
Joshua Alvarez
Joshua Alvarez is a contributor to the Washington Monthly's Political Animal. He edits syndicated opinion columns at the Washington Post, and can be reached at joshuaalvarezmail@gmail.com.
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All Hail Roger Ailes, the Founder of Our Bitter Feast
Donald Trump is a symptom of the America Roger Ailes made.
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Forty-one percent of 18-29 year-olds give Trump an ‘F’.
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Trump’s Ambassador to Israel is Truly Terrifying
The Senate confirmed a right-wing lunatic who will only encourage the Israeli government to indulge its worst impulses.
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Media Praises Trump’s ‘Softer’ Demagogy
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DNC Chair Candidates ‘Debate’ on CNN for No Discernible Reason
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DHS Employees Couldn’t Access Their Own Computers Today
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The 2017 DNC Chair Election: A Cheat Sheet
Here’s a regularly updated guide to the upcoming DNC Chair election.
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Trump Does Not Deny Campaign in Contact With Russia
He denied personal knowledge or involvement. He also denied ordering Flynn to talk to Russia about sanctions.
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Trump Nudges Israel and Palestine Towards Calamity
The White House has yielded to Israel’s version of the alt-right.
