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Bruce Judson

@BruceJudson

Bestselling #Author, "It Could Happen Here" (Harper). Former Senior Faculty Fellow, @YaleSOM; Braintruster, New Deal 2.0 (Roosevelt Inst.); Economic #Inequality

 Greater New York City Area
Joined August 2020
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Sometimes you really wish you did not see it coming. First, the glazed eyes of "is this some kind of thought exercise." Now, the upset of the reality. My next series of writing will address what to do. Trump's a dangerous cancer but not the cause of our nation's illness.
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Let’s stop pretending that parenting and work can be perfectly balanced | Letter #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/StrFR5
Let’s stop pretending that parenting and work can be perfectly balanced | Letter

Let’s stop pretending that parenting and work can be perfectly balanced | Letter

Letter: Fiona Berry responds to an article on Helen Skelton’s decision to give up work for her children

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Putin sets sights on re-election but cost of war can only grow #economics #economy dlvr.it/SttHS7
Putin sets sights on re-election but cost of war can only grow

Putin sets sights on re-election but cost of war can only grow

With defence spending booming, China onside and murky deals filling gaps left by sanctions, the Kremlin believes it can weather a damaged rouble, but will Russians stomach welfare cuts if they come?

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Tory fury as ministers axe key levelling up pledge on Northern civil service jobs #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/SttDF1
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Labour opens huge lead over Tories among women voters #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/Stt9J4
Labour opens huge lead over Tories among female voters

Labour opens huge lead over Tories among female voters

Financial insecurity is driving a 28-point gap in the polls, after decades in which the Conservatives were more trusted with the UK economy

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Last time Britain was this sick, drastic action was taken. This time, politicians don't seem to care | Sally Davies #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/StqLLP
Last time Britain was this sick, drastic action was taken. This time, politicians don't seem to...

Last time Britain was this sick, drastic action was taken. This time, politicians don't seem to...

With record numbers out of work, we need a solution as bold as the creation of the NHS in the 1940s, says Prof Dame Sally Davies, former chief medical officer for England

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Let’s stop pretending that parenting and work can be perfectly balanced | Letter #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/StrFR5
Let’s stop pretending that parenting and work can be perfectly balanced | Letter

Let’s stop pretending that parenting and work can be perfectly balanced | Letter

Letter: Fiona Berry responds to an article on Helen Skelton’s decision to give up work for her children

theguardian.com
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China’s property crisis deepens as developer Country Garden at risk of default #economics #economy dlvr.it/StqkS3
China’s property crisis deepens with developer Country Garden at risk of default

China’s property crisis deepens with developer Country Garden at risk of default

Evergrande has filed for bankruptcy protection and firms covering 40% of Chinese home sales have defaulted

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A-level results reflect inequalities across UK after challenging years #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/StmmN8

A-level results reflect inequalities across England after challenging years

Grades reveal return to pre-pandemic results and uneven impacts of disruptions in schools

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Last time Britain was this sick, drastic action was taken. This time, politicians don't seem to care | Sally Davies #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/StqLLP
Last time Britain was this sick, drastic action was taken. This time, politicians don't seem to...

Last time Britain was this sick, drastic action was taken. This time, politicians don't seem to...

With record numbers out of work, we need a solution as bold as the creation of the NHS in the 1940s, says Prof Dame Sally Davies, former chief medical officer for England

theguardian.com
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Retail sales in Britain fall 1.2% as wet weather hits clothing purchases – business live #economics #economy dlvr.it/Stpksz
Train drivers to strike in September, Aslef says; Ofgem price cap forecast to fall to £1,823 – as...

Train drivers to strike in September, Aslef says; Ofgem price cap forecast to fall to £1,823 – as...

Regulator prepares to lower its cap on energy prices and will make announcement next week

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British firms see profits rise despite inflationary pressures #economics #economy dlvr.it/Stnhy4
Rise in UK company profits puts Bank’s stance on prices under scrutiny

Rise in UK company profits puts Bank’s stance on prices under scrutiny

Figures give fuel to claims that profiteering has played a big part in the UK’s high levels of inflation

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There are no quick fixes to an unequal school exam system | Letters #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/Stkgns
There are no quick fixes to an unequal school exam system | Letters

There are no quick fixes to an unequal school exam system | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to Fiona Miller’s article on how Labour could reform education in England

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A-level results reflect inequalities across UK after challenging years #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/StmmN8

A-level results reflect inequalities across England after challenging years

Grades reveal return to pre-pandemic results and uneven impacts of disruptions in schools

theguardian.com
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Is the era of zero interest rates gone for good? #economics #economy dlvr.it/StmgDl
Is the era of zero interest rates gone for good?

Is the era of zero interest rates gone for good?

Cost of borrowing will probably stay elevated for foreseeable future, making it harder for governments to service debts

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Australian unemployment rate rises to 3.7% as economy sheds 14,600 jobs in July #economics #economy dlvr.it/StlgX3

Australian unemployment rate rises to 3.7% as economy sheds 14,600 jobs in July

Latest jobless rate higher than economists predicted, Bureau of Statistics unemployment figures show

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The Guardian view on inflation: stop hitting homebuyers and squeeze the super-rich | Editorial #economics #economy dlvr.it/StkzbC
The Guardian view on inflation: stop hitting homebuyers and squeeze the super-rich | Editorial

The Guardian view on inflation: stop hitting homebuyers and squeeze the super-rich | Editorial

Editorial: Interest rates are too blunt an instrument for an economy so finely balanced. It’s time to use taxes

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There are no quick fixes to an unequal school exam system | Letters #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/Stkgns
There are no quick fixes to an unequal school exam system | Letters

There are no quick fixes to an unequal school exam system | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to Fiona Miller’s article on how Labour could reform education in England

theguardian.com
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Putin to discuss capital controls to help prop up rouble, report says #economics #economy dlvr.it/Stkb1s

Putin to discuss capital controls to help prop up rouble, report says

Proposals said to include forcing large exporters to convert up to 80% of their foreign currency into roubles

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Manchester’s minority ethnic women to tell ‘untold stories’ of childbirth #inequality #economicinequality dlvr.it/Stgrzd
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Scottish public spending deficit falls as oil revenues hit record high #economics #economy dlvr.it/StkCn4
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