The Ukraine Mess
Ukraine Gets Its Debt Deal

But the kind of reforms Ukraine needs firmly to place itself on a Westward trajectory still do not appear to be taking hold.

Don't Pop That Cork Yet...
Rumor: Ukraine Debt Deal To Be Signed Tomorrow?

With a repayment deadline approaching in September, a rumored deal to write down Ukraine’s debt is boosting the country’s bond valuations. But even if the supposed deal is real, Ukraine is still in a bad way.

Higher Ed Bubble
More Ominous Statistics for Higher Ed Industry

The data point to serious financial trouble on the horizon for non-elite colleges. This could be a good thing in the long term.

Limping to Paris
Ban Ki-moon Worried About State of Climate Summit

The UN Secretary-General sees little progress being made ahead of the Paris summit, and time is running out.

The Fracas in Caracas
Venezuela’s President Scapegoats Colombian Immigrants

The country’s problems are about far, far more than immigration, and Maduro’s attempt to blame Colombians won’t change that.

Frack Baby Frack
Surging Shale Will Heat Homes for Cheap This Winter

Strong shale gas output is flooding the market and depressing prices, just in time for winter’s heating bills.

Middle East Crisis
Saudi, Iranian Executions Skyrocket

Both nations on pace to break their own records amid security fears.

ACA Fail Fractal
Doc Shock in CA: 75 Percent of ACA Plans Are Narrow

If ACA premium spikes occur in some of those states that have narrowed their networks, the ACA will be a bill that has seen both narrowed networks and raised costs.

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Religion & Other Curiosities
Why Not Polyamory?

In a society that is both pluralist and democratic different beliefs and values will have to co-exist. Does this mean that polyamorous arrangements should be sanctioned by the state?

The Costs of Green Dreams
Germany’s “Green” Transition Punishes the Poor

Germany’s energiewende is costing consumers 28 billion euros every year, and the country’s poor are feeling that pinch most keenly.

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