To Play or Not to Play

Posted by By William Barber August 27, 2020Posted inInequality, Social Issues

Should professional athletes, such as those in the National Basketball Association (NBA), continue playing their seasons or should they instead boycott the rest of the season to protest and bring…

God’s Punishment?

Posted by By William Barber August 24, 2020Posted inSocial Issues1 Comment

Fundamentalist, evangelical, and conservative Christians are often quick to see God's hand in misfortunes that befall us, both natural disasters and human created tragedies. They often see such events as…

Is the Post Office a Business?

Posted by By William Barber August 19, 2020Posted inSocial Issues, Societal Infrastructure

Article 1 Section 8 Clause 7 of the U. S. Constitution states: "The Congress shall have the Power To.....establish Post Offices and post Roads;..." The Post Office is the only…

The COVID-19 Pandemic, Re-Opening Schools, and Inequality: Who Pays the Cost? Part 2

Posted by By William Barber August 10, 2020Posted inEconomics, Inequality, Social Issues

In my previous post I argued that regardless of whether schools re-open or remain closed, that the cost and risk of doing either will be disproportionately borne by lower-income/lower-wealth households.…

The COVID-19 Pandemic, Re-Opening Schools, and Inequality: Who Pays the Cost? Part 1

Posted by By William Barber August 5, 2020Posted inEconomics, Inequality, Social Issues

The Trump Administration has prioritized re-opening schools this fall despite the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Administration's case for re-opening schools are based on several factors: Student learning is…