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from Brain Pickings Blog
“If he who bases his hopes on human nature is a fool, he who gives up in the face of circumstances is a coward.”
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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
The country is in fact very pro capitalism, but does redistribution through taxes.
The glory days for Sweden economically took place prior to the 1960s, when they had a free economy, low regulation and lots of wealth. Between 1870 and 1950, Sweden had the highest per capita income growth in the world and became one of the richest countries, behind only Switzerland, the U.S., and Denmark. In the 1960s, Sweden started to redistribute wealth, which brought wealth creation to a halt. By the mid-1990s, the country had growing economic problems because it continued to redistribute wealth it wasn’t creating. It was at this juncture that many of the wealthy (ABBA band members included) and entrepreneurs were leaving Sweden.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington
Trump links tariff relief for Canada, Mexico to NAFTA talks
Spokane regulates ‘Live PD’ and other shows broadcasting the city’s unflattering side
On a 5 to 1 vote Monday, the council passed a new law requiring the likes of the popular Live PD to obtain a business license, $1 million of liability insurance and written consent from people who are captured on video interacting with police.
Washington’s net neutrality law is nation’s first
Washington became the first state in the nation to require internet service be “net neutral” as Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bipartisan bill Monday afternoon. The law, which will take effect in June, does not allow internet service providers to slow down service to some customers, block lawful sites or organizations or degrade lawful internet traffic. Internet providers will also be required to disclose information about their management practices, performance and commercial terms.
Three women on record accusing Sherman Alexie of sexual harassment
Three women have gone public with their accusations of sexual harassment by popular author Sherman Alexie. National Public Radio published a report Monday afternoon detailing the accounts after Alexie last week acknowledged in a written statement to the Seattle Times that he “has harmed” others. The women said Alexie used his fame and influence in the literary world to lure women into “uncomfortable sexual situations.”
Then and Now: Jensen-Byrd Hardware
Voluntary waiver of gun rights gets final approval
Washington residents who are suicidal or otherwise in mental distress could voluntarily surrender their right to possess or buy firearms, under a bill that received final legislative approval Monday.
Winds of change: What will power the Northwest’s future?
Wind and solar — bolstered by declining costs and favorable government policies — already form the hottest growth sector in the global power industry. But the output from these renewable-energy farms may vary hour by hour and minute by minute. This creates big challenges for utility managers, who must ensure that demand and supply are constantly in balance. Otherwise, they risk blackouts.
Trump dangles Israel trip for new embassy; mum on peace plan
Under twin clouds of legal investigation, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on Monday, Trump announcing he might travel to Jerusalem to preside over the opening of the new U.S. Embassy Netanyahu had wanted, and the Israeli lavishing praise on the American leader. In a show of strong support for Netanyahu, who faces corruption allegations at home, Trump dangled the possibility of his second visit to Israel as president. However, he said nothing about whether he would use the trip to unveil his much-vaunted but still mysterious peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians.
Euroskeptic parties surge in Italy vote, but no majority
Two populist and stridently anti-European Union political groups – both fierce rivals – surged in Italy’s parliamentary election at the expense of the country’s traditional powers, but neither gained enough support to govern alone, preliminary results showed Monday. With no faction winning a clear majority in Sunday’s vote, a hung Parliament was expected and long, fraught negotiations to form a new coalition government lay ahead.
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Trump links tariff relief for Canada, Mexico to NAFTA talks
Spokane regulates ‘Live PD’ and other shows broadcasting the city’s unflattering side
On a 5 to 1 vote Monday, the council passed a new law requiring the likes of the popular Live PD to obtain a business license, $1 million of liability insurance and written consent from people who are captured on video interacting with police.
Washington’s net neutrality law is nation’s first
Washington became the first state in the nation to require internet service be “net neutral” as Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bipartisan bill Monday afternoon. The law, which will take effect in June, does not allow internet service providers to slow down service to some customers, block lawful sites or organizations or degrade lawful internet traffic. Internet providers will also be required to disclose information about their management practices, performance and commercial terms.
Three women on record accusing Sherman Alexie of sexual harassment
Three women have gone public with their accusations of sexual harassment by popular author Sherman Alexie. National Public Radio published a report Monday afternoon detailing the accounts after Alexie last week acknowledged in a written statement to the Seattle Times that he “has harmed” others. The women said Alexie used his fame and influence in the literary world to lure women into “uncomfortable sexual situations.”
Then and Now: Jensen-Byrd Hardware
Voluntary waiver of gun rights gets final approval
Washington residents who are suicidal or otherwise in mental distress could voluntarily surrender their right to possess or buy firearms, under a bill that received final legislative approval Monday.
Winds of change: What will power the Northwest’s future?
Wind and solar — bolstered by declining costs and favorable government policies — already form the hottest growth sector in the global power industry. But the output from these renewable-energy farms may vary hour by hour and minute by minute. This creates big challenges for utility managers, who must ensure that demand and supply are constantly in balance. Otherwise, they risk blackouts.
Trump dangles Israel trip for new embassy; mum on peace plan
Under twin clouds of legal investigation, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a united front on Monday, Trump announcing he might travel to Jerusalem to preside over the opening of the new U.S. Embassy Netanyahu had wanted, and the Israeli lavishing praise on the American leader. In a show of strong support for Netanyahu, who faces corruption allegations at home, Trump dangled the possibility of his second visit to Israel as president. However, he said nothing about whether he would use the trip to unveil his much-vaunted but still mysterious peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians.
Euroskeptic parties surge in Italy vote, but no majority
Two populist and stridently anti-European Union political groups – both fierce rivals – surged in Italy’s parliamentary election at the expense of the country’s traditional powers, but neither gained enough support to govern alone, preliminary results showed Monday. With no faction winning a clear majority in Sunday’s vote, a hung Parliament was expected and long, fraught negotiations to form a new coalition government lay ahead.
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