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Locked out

1 year 11 months ago
The Guardian asked people exiting a Trump rally in Georgia why they were leaving early. Voni Miller said she didn't want to leave, but: “I’m actually leaving early because my phone is dying and I have a Tesla so I can’t get in. It’s really upsetting, because it meant a lot to be here, and ...continue reading "Locked out"
Kevin Drum

Industry Interaction Day Teaches Local Students About Opportunities in Maritime Industry

1 year 11 months ago
ALTON - Local schools gathered at the National Great Rivers Museum to learn more about career opportunities in the maritime industry. “We Work the Waterways” is a national education outreach program through the trade association Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) . On Oct. 16, 2024, the program offered a hands-on Industry Interaction Day for 200 local students in Alton. “We have members of the maritime community, organizations and companies, here to engage with students and educate them about career opportunities in the maritime shipping and logistics industry,” explained Errin Howard, director of “We Work the Waterways.” “Our company exhibitors are making connections with each other, but they’re also making connections with students and the educators who are here. It’s all about the connections that are being made today.” The National Great Rivers Museum welcomed students from Southwestern High School

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Republicans remain convinced that they’re failing financially

1 year 11 months ago
While we're posting results from this week's YouGov poll, here's one that's crackers: 60% of Republicans say they're worse off than a year ago even though the economy has boomed over the past 12 months: The prime age labor force participation rate is up 0.3 points to the highest level in 20 years Real GDP ...continue reading "Republicans remain convinced that they’re failing financially"
Kevin Drum