Basic Economics – When your voters are challenged

Who would’ve thought Chicago would become a tax refuge? Since the voters approved a tax hike in Oregon, politicians around the US are sending delagations to the beleaguered state. Leading the charge with offers of enticement to business owners….
Richard Daley, Chicago Mayor.
Wait, seriously?
Here’s what’s spurred the increase in flights to Portland:

Oregon
Chicago

Top income tax rate:
11% (from [...]

Winter Classics and February Winner

In a departure from the somber tone of education issues, The February Winner of the Date with Kate is Laurel Lichty of Washington DC. Photo of the two gals below.
It just so happened that the DwK was sandwiched between hikes around DC in the record breaking “Snowpocalypse,” Brunch with Drag Queens, and snow ball fights. [...]

Do Girls Suck at Math?

It’s a common refrain both from the mouths of males and females. Yet, what evidence do we have to support this?
A former boyfriend even presented a LONG diatribe about the actual genetic reasons women are bad at math . . . but there’s just one problem. Namely, me.
Or Jill.
Or Heidi.
Or Shanti.
Or Leah.
Or . . .
The [...]