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Unpaid Internships: Bad for Students, Bad for Workers, Bad for Society

The economics of unpaid internships are obvious. Employers are desperate for cheap work, and "free" is pretty cheap. Workers are desperate for, well, anything, and students and recent grads are ...

The latest Occupy impostors

Tens of thousands of young people took to parks, streets and banks last fall to demand an end to the laissez-faire political order that permitted financial titans to bankrupt the economy and deny us a chance at finding decent jobs. Half a year later, a collection of young people backed by major foundations and companies like Dell are promoting two new organizations, Campaign for Young America ...

The Purpose of Spectacular Wealth, According to a Spectacularly Wealthy Guy

Ever since the financial crisis started, we’ve heard plenty from the 1 percent. But what do the superrich say when the cameras aren’t there?

How to Save Money While Clubbing / Pubbing in Singapore

To be honest, the most I recall about my clubbing days is a sort of bluish haze, followed by the taste of toilet tiles. Oh, and being the only one leaving with a full wallet every night. Because I’m so ...

How Unpaid Internships Are Bad For Students, Bad For Workers And Bad For Society

The economics of unpaid internships are obvious. Employers are desperate for cheap work, and "free" is pretty cheap. Workers are desperate for, well, anything, and students and recent grads are willing to negotiate their wages down to zero. But the ethics aren't so clear-cut.

Returning Troops Have More Car Accidents, Study Finds

Troops returning from active duty are much more likely to have car accidents, says car insurer USAA, which insures only military service members and their families.

Occupy: A Tea Party for the left?

The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party didn't succeed by electing candidates. Occupy doesn't need to either

Whitt’s End: 5.11.12

Whether you’ve reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt’s End.

Monks in the trunk

We explain why driving in Thailand could make for an episode of survivor.