The Coming Recession, Predicted by McDonald’s
On August 4, 2006, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) closed the day at $35.41 per share. It was a respectable performance for … Continue reading The Coming Recession, Predicted by McDonald’s
Author: Christopher Pereira
Political scientist and layabout, editor at Pyramid, maybe an author someday? Of like a real book? No need to rush it, though.
If you think inflation is bad, wait until you see rent prices
Inflation, reports CNN, is “a political nightmare for Biden.” Over the last twelve months, the cost of living rose 6.2%. … Continue reading If you think inflation is bad, wait until you see rent prices
Capitalists could make billions stopping the climate crisis if Republicans would let them
Today, 19.7% of electricity in the United States comes from nuclear power, an energy source that produces no climate altering … Continue reading Capitalists could make billions stopping the climate crisis if Republicans would let them
The Forward Party is Andrew Yang’s brilliant scheme to keep himself relevant
On November 2, New Yorkers will head the polls to pick their next mayor. Democrat Bill de Blasio is term … Continue reading The Forward Party is Andrew Yang’s brilliant scheme to keep himself relevant
Shutting Facebook down for a day didn’t stop conspiracy theories. It spawned more.
For one blessed day on October 4, 2021, Facebook vanished from the face of the Earth. Along with its corporate … Continue reading Shutting Facebook down for a day didn’t stop conspiracy theories. It spawned more.
Canadian voters are deciding whether to oust Justin Trudeau in an election only Justin Trudeau wanted
There are far easier ways to screw up your political career than what Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, is doing … Continue reading Canadian voters are deciding whether to oust Justin Trudeau in an election only Justin Trudeau wanted
Three articles that highlight how American life changed after 9/11
Airport security in the post-9/11 era After 9/11, the United States made a bunch of changes to transportation safety and … Continue reading Three articles that highlight how American life changed after 9/11
A Very Special Episode of Who The Fuck Are All These Fucks: Andrew Cuomo
Update 8/10/21 12:12 PM: Andrew Cuomo has resigned as Governor of New York. The original article continues below. Assuming we … Continue reading A Very Special Episode of Who The Fuck Are All These Fucks: Andrew Cuomo
I need to still love the Olympics
One of my earliest television memories is watching the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan. As an elementary school … Continue reading I need to still love the Olympics
With a final Instagram post, John McAfee went out as he lived: dumb, but in a way that some people might think was cool
This story contains several mentions of suicide. If you have thoughts of self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, … Continue reading With a final Instagram post, John McAfee went out as he lived: dumb, but in a way that some people might think was cool
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