Matthew Desmond summarizes the politics and policies that reinforce wealth disparities in America while exploring what can be done about them.
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On Evicted by Matthew Desmond
In “Evicted” by Matthew Desmond, the author explores poverty and homelessness in America. He immerses himself in the lives of the impoverished to understand their struggles. He questions whether eviction exacerbates social issues and challenges readers to consider it as a collective problem.
On China as a Twenty First Century Naval Power by Michael McDevitt
China’s three aircraft carriers, ballistic and cruise missile systems, and accelerated ship building industry suggest it will outnumber the United States Navy by 2035. How will the United States respond?
On Monsoon by Robert D. Kaplan
On Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power by Robert D. Kaplan, published in 2010. Three things … More
On The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria
On The Post-American World Release two-point-zero by Fareed Zakaria published in two thousand twelve: Three things stuck out: (1) inevitabilities, (2) inequities, and (3) priorities. … More
Question: Are Wars Inevitable?
“Although war is probably the most brutalizing of human experiences, it has been an inseparable part of the evolution of … More
On the Sixth Extinction
On The Sixth Extinction An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert published in two thousand fifteen: Three things stuck out to … More
On The Richest Man in Babylon
On The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason published in 1988 Copyright 1926: Is wealth dependent on the amount of productive work … More
Two-Minute Take On Two-Minute Takes
Two-Minute Take On Two Minute Takes: At least three parties are involved in every two-minute take: me, you, and the … More
Ten Geopolitics Channels for 2024
Geopolitics is confusing, but I feel like these ten sources of information have helped me process what’s going on in … More
