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Is Gerrymandering a Threat to Democracy?
July 20, 2017 Government & Politics
The U.S. Supreme Court's upcoming decision on gerrymandering could have a major impact on future U.S. elections. But will it really change anything? Trump Is Teeing Up the Next Financial Crisis
July 17, 2017 U.S. Economy
There was some good news in the Congressional Budget Office's report last week. But the report seems to be using optimistic assumptions. Home-Cooked Meals Are a Hot Investment
July 14, 2017 Investment Opportunities
If food prices continue to shift the way they have over the past year, I think we will see more people cooking meals at home rather than going out to eat. The Smart Money Is Nibbling at Oil
July 13, 2017 Oil
The headlines are clear: Oil will never be able to pull out of this bear market. But there are some bullish investors in the market. Political Risk Is a Major Problem for Mining Investors
July 11, 2017 Gold
You cannot just pack up a gold mine when trouble starts. New political regimes, new laws, heavier taxes and wars have all destroyed mining companies in the past.