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Helaine Olen

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Los Angeles, New York
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Covers:  politics, economics, personal finance, feminism, current events
Doesn't Cover: Bullshit lifestyle.
A woman with many opinions, all my own. Now: @econliberties, MS NOW contributing columnist. Ex: Washington Post. holen@economicliberties.us

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Opinion | It's Trump's stock market now

Opinion | It's Trump's stock market now

When it comes to the stock market, President Trump is in a box of his own making. He repeatedly took credit f…

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I’m not voting for Spencer Pratt — but I’m still glad he’s running for L.A. mayor

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I’m not voting for Spencer Pratt — but I’m still glad he’s running for L.A. mayor No one should be surprised that a reality show star-turned-social media influencer can do well in a political race. We just need to look to the White House to know that. They have a knack for speaking uncomfortable truths in a way that gets maximum attention. What is forever the shock at who is doing that.
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The Live Nation verdict is a faceplant for the Trump administration

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A federal jury in New York found Wednesday that Live Nation, the corporate parent of Ticketmaster, maintained an illegal monopoly over entertainment venue ticket sales. The verdict is a major victory for concertgoers, artists, independent venues and the coalition of over 30 states that pursued the case against the entertainment giant, not to mention the overall cause of making American life more affordable.
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The April jobs report looks good - but there’s rot underneath

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To hear Donald Trump tell the story, you would think the United States economy is booming. He’s variously claimed his administration has resulted in “the greatest economy in the history of our country,” or, even, “in the history of the world.” It wasn’t true before he started his unnecessary – and illegal – war with Iran, and it’s even less true now. Yes, the April jobs report released Friday showed that the U.S. added 178,000 jobs last month, well above expectations.
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