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thefulcrum.us > economy > trickle-down-economics

Corporate profits nearly doubled since 1982. Labor's share of GDP hit a record low. Here's the 40-year data trail on trickle-down economics.

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1699+ words) The theory of trickle-down economics was conceived in an era of localized economies. It failed primarily because its core mechanism—reinvesting tax savings into the domestic economy—was short-circuited by U.S. outbound foreign investment and global financial integration. From…...

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thefulcrum.us > ethics-leadership > trumps-war-on-canada-pitiful-own-goal

Trump’s Attacks on Canada Hurt the U.S. More Than They Help

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1698+ words) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the White House on Oct. 7, 2025 in Washington, D.C. This summer, America played host to one of the biggest international events on the planet, the World Cup, drawing millions of foreigners to…...

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thefulcrum.us > elections > alaska-independent-breakthrough-republican-effort-end-ranked-choice

Alaska’s Election Reform Helped an Independent Win — And Now It’s Under Attack

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1599+ words) Bill Hill finished second in Alaska’s top-four primary and now takes on Republican Rep. Nick Begich III in a ranked-choice general election — while voters simultaneously decide whether to repeal the system that helped put an independent in contention. A political…...

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thefulcrum.us > environment > arizona-youth-climate-activists

‘We’re the ones inheriting the environment’: Arizona teens demand action on extreme heat and climate change

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1725+ words) Rep. Adelita Grijalva and Ward 5 Council member Selina Barajas heard from more than a dozen students about extreme heat, outdoor work and climate policy. That’s where her love for and curiosity about nature started. “I remember my heart, my heart…...

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thefulcrum.us > rule-of-law > how-lawyers-protect-american-democracy-rule-of-law

Why America Needs Lawyers to Stand Up for Democracy Now More Than Ever

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1681+ words) A call for lawyers to defend constitutional principles amid unprecedented challenges Adams said later that this was “one of the best Pieces of Service I ever rendered my Country." He was celebrating his role, the lawyer’s role, in assuring that…...

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thefulcrum.us > governance-legislation > state-constitutions

The U.S. Constitution Gets Most of the Attention. States Are Where Many Rights Battles Are Now Being Fought.

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1608+ words) Every state has its own constitution. Beyond picking governors, state legislators, local officials and representatives to serve in Congress, voters in almost every state this year will have the opportunity to amend the language of their state constitution. In one…...