Colorado's marijuana law has brought tourists and tax revenues

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/rekha-basu/2014/08/17/colorados-marijuana-law-brought-tourists-tax-revenues/14178219/ DUE 1 September 2014. What are the advantages of creating a legal marijuana market in Colorado? What are the disadvantages of creating a legal marijuana market in Colorado?? What regulations have been created for the marijuana industry??? What is the major concern about the legalization of marijuana as noted by the New York Times??

Even Millionaires Think The Rich Should Pay Higher Taxes

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/06/millionaires-taxes-survey_n_5272647.html. DUE 12 MAY 2014. Where do the rich hold most of their wealth? (see graph) Why do the rich think they should pay more taxes? What should be done to lessen the inequality of wealth in the United States?

High Plains Moochers

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/28/opinion/krugman-high-plains-moochers.html?_r=0. DUE 5 MAY 2014. Do you believe that Cliven Bundy is a "Libertarian Hero" or a "Welfare Queen of the Purple Sage" (as Krugman describes him)? What do you think about Bundy's claim that his people were there BEFORE the law came into effect so he doesn't have to pay? What externality is being caused by Bundy through his actions?

Justice Stevens Suggests Solution for ‘Giant Step in the Wrong Direction’

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/us/politics/justice-stevenss-prescription-for-giant-step-in-wrong-direction.html?_r=0. DUE 28 APRIL 2014. PLEASE DO BOTH THIS ARTICLE AND THE NEXT ONE FOR SAME DATE. Justice Stevens, retired from Supreme Court in 2010, has 6 suggested constitutional amendments. Discuss the changes Justice Stevens would like to see made by Congress and the States in regards to campaign contributions by the wealthy. Do you agree with him or not? How would you like to see the Constitution changed in regards to political campaigns?

More Proof That American Health Care Prices Are Sky-High

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/17/health-care-costs_n_5160819.html. DUE 28 APRIL 2014. According to the article, which American sub-group has great health care? Analyze the graphs for the drug Nexium and Gleevec. What is happening with the cost compared to other countries? Why do you think this is happening?

Student Loan Borrowers' Costs To Jump As Education Department Reaps Huge Profit

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/14/student-loan-profits_n_5149653.html?utm_hp_ref=politics. DUE 21 APR 2014. What does Chris Hicks claim is the motivation of the Department of Education? Name 3 economic repercussions of increasing student debt after the student graduates?

US Corporations Have Over $2 Trillion Stashed Overseas

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/08/profits-overseas-untaxed_n_5114300.html. DUE 14 Apr 2014. Why do corporations say they have money stashed overseas?? Are there other reasons the article lists for this offshore cash? Why is this bad for the US economy? What solutions would you offer to get US corporations to keep more money at home??