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What $1.34 Could Buy in 1918 vs 1945
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What $1.34 Could Buy in 1918 vs 1945

A 1918 vs 1945 price comparison shows how $1.34 changed through war, inflation, and rationing. Here are 5 things that explain the real cost of a dollar.

by cameron•February 18, 2026
What If Clinton Had Never Balanced the Budget?
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What If Clinton Had Never Balanced the Budget?

Bill Clinton presided over the only U.S. budget surpluses since 1970. What if those surpluses had never happened? Three grounded scenarios and their consequences.

by Hannah•February 15, 2026
Working After 9/11: What Happened to WTC Jobs?
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Working After 9/11: What Happened to WTC Jobs?

On September 12, 2001, thousands of World Trade Center workers had no office and no clear job. How employers, insurance, and law handled work after 9/11.

by cameron•February 11, 2026
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