Social Consciousness - Robert Jennings

When the Numbers Lie: Surviving the Era of Economic Gaslighting

Ever feel like the economy is collapsing around you, but the headlines swear it’s never been better? You're not crazy. That uneasy feeling—that disconnect between your lived reality and the official numbers—has a name: economic gaslighting. And it’s not just a side effect of…

The Authoritarian Threat Hiding in Plain Sight

Donald Trump is once again threatening to fire the Federal Reserve Chair. This time, it's not just campaign bluster—he’s targeting Jerome Powell like a CEO would a disobedient intern. But here’s the problem: the Fed isn’t a Trump casino or a family golf resort. It's the last…

The Bond Market Doesn’t Rule Us—We Just Think It Does

They say the bond market runs the world. Presidents quake at the thought of displeasing it. Pundits treat it like some mystical beast that must be constantly appeased. Propose healthcare for all? The bond market might panic. Talk about student debt relief? The bond market could…

The Harvard-Stamped Hammer Looking for a Nail

Peter Navarro has a Harvard Ph.D. in economics. Let that sink in. The same guy who helped launch a trade war with China by applying 19th-century thinking to a 21st-century economy was trained at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. If that doesn't shake your…

What Happens If the World Boycotts America?

When people start voting with their wallets, politicians take notice—eventually. But what happens when the wallet isn’t just closed, it’s pointed in another direction? With mounting global frustration at U.S. policies, more citizens worldwide are turning their backs on…

How Political Speech Reveals Hidden Party Bias

Ever wondered if you could guess a politician’s party just by listening to them speak? No, not by their policies or their promises—but by their word choice alone. Welcome to the strange but revealing world of politically conditioned variation, where even synonyms betray your…

How Partisan Migration Is Redrawing America’s Political Map

Forget the old saying “all politics is local.” In today’s America, all politics is relocation. A growing number of Americans are choosing to pack up, load the U-Haul, and move somewhere politically comforting—someplace where the neighbors won’t roll their eyes at the yard sign.…

Back to the ’70s: How Tariff Inflation Could Trigger a Stagflation Economy

Remember the 1970s? Stagflation, gas lines, polyester leisure suits, and the unmistakable smell of economic dysfunction? Back then, it was foreign oil barons pulling the strings. This time, we’re not so lucky. The chaos isn’t coming from across the ocean — it’s being handcrafted…

Veterans Betrayed: The Real Cost of VA Budget Cuts

Veterans are among the sickest patients in America, yet the VA treats them more cost-effectively than private healthcare. Now, Trump and Musk's sweeping VA budget cuts threaten to upend that system—leaving 900,000 disability claims backlogged, 40,000 vets homeless, and suicides…

The Coming State Funding Crisis: Who Pays the Price?

With the federal government pulls back on funding for disaster relief, healthcare, infrastructure, and law enforcement, states will scramble to fill the gap. But can they do it without raising taxes substantially? And if they do raise taxes, won’t the wealthy simply pack up and…

Trump’s Economic Plan is a Disaster—Here’s the Real Solution

Trump’s economic policies are built on fantasy, and the price of those delusions will be paid by working Americans. While he distracts his supporters with talk of tariffs, tax cuts, and “bringing back” manufacturing, the real economic crisis is looming: climate-driven collapse.…

How Trump’s NATO Strategy Plays into Putin’s Hands

The United States has tried isolationism before, and every single time, it has been a disaster. Now, as Trump pushes to dismantle NATO and cut ties with Ukraine, history is once again knocking at the door—this time with hypersonic missiles and cyber warfare in tow. The idea that…

Move Fast and Break America: How the U.S. Government is Being Dismantled

The United States is no longer just experiencing political turmoil—it’s undergoing a Silicon Valley-style hostile takeover. With mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of legal accountability, Trump and his allies are applying the "move fast and break things" approach to…

Bernie Sanders Exposes Trump’s State of the Union Lies

Trump’s State of the Union address was exactly what we’ve come to expect—an avalanche of deception, theatrics, and outright lies. But Bernie Sanders wasn’t having it. In a scathing response, he dismantled Trump’s biggest fabrications, exposing how they serve the billionaire…

The Economy, Lies, and What Comes Next

Donald Trump’s latest address to Congress was everything we’ve come to expect—long, rambling, and full of misleading claims. But what’s more concerning is not just the falsehoods, but the economic storm brewing underneath them. While his supporters cheer on the rhetoric, the…

10 Ways to Push Back Against Trumpism

Feeling powerless? You’re not alone. Every day, people throw up their hands and say, "There’s nothing I can do about it." Whether it’s climate change, political chaos in Washington, or the creeping rise of authoritarianism, resignation is the easy road. But here’s the…

Bernie Calls for Mass Resistance Against The Takeover of America

Bernie Sanders just delivered a speech that should send shockwaves across America. But will it? The billionaire class, now fully embedded in government, hopes you weren’t listening. They hope you’re too busy juggling rising costs, shrinking wages, and the relentless stress of…

Why America Will Go Broke

America is not just "going broke"—it’s being driven off a fiscal cliff by the very people who claim to be its saviors. While red states have long depended on federal support, Trump, Doge, and the Republican leadership are now engineering a financial collapse that will hit their…

The Biggest Lie in Economics: The Truth About Deficits and Wealth Hoarding

For decades, politicians have weaponized the deficit myth to justify gutting social programs while giving the wealthy endless tax cuts. The real issue isn’t debt—it’s where money flows. A Progressive Consumption Tax would shift the tax burden from workers to billionaires,…

How does Trump’s presidency highlight real economic risks today?

How Clinton and Obama Gave Trump His Opening

The Powell Memo's influence pushed Democrats toward neoliberalism, leading to compromises under Clinton and Obama. These shifts widened inequality and left a void Trump exploited. This article examines the legacy of the Powell Memo and the real economic risks Democrats face…

How Post-Keynesian Economics Redefines Money and Growth

Why Economists and Politicians Keep Getting Money Wrong

Why do outdated economic theories dominate policy while inequality and crises grow? Post-Keynesian economics and Modern Monetary Theory offer a better way forward.