Tag Archives: Harper’s Index

An insider spills the beans on the state of the NYC subway system

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Naomi

Hi. I’m the insider referred to above. I ride the subways and buses frequently. Indeed, they are my mode of transport. I don’t employ road vehicles. Never with Uber and only rarely with yellow cabs. Sure, this is anecdotal. So … Continue reading →

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Talking about major $$$Waste in government…

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Naomi

Oh, wait! I didn’t mean to type “government.” The major waste isn’t in our government. It’s in our capitalism! Per Harper’s Index of December 2024: Amount spent by Meta last year on Mark Zuckerberg’s personal security: $23,400,000. Hmm. Then there’s … Continue reading →

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How are women’s physicians faring in anti-abortion states?

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Naomi

We know about the states, the laws and the women who have been victimized by them since Dobbs. So what’s happening with women’s physicians in these states? From Harper’s August 2024 Index: Percentage decrease in OB-GYN residency applicants in the … Continue reading →

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