Tag Archives: Harper’s Index

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

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…

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?

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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