October 11, 2023

Above, Donna Summer performs, She Works Hard For The Money. As Fran Lebowitz once said (paraphrasing), "No one earns $100 million. You steal $100 million." Today we look at working in America.

Left Jabs explains why a labor shortage might be a good thing.

Diane Ravitch looks into Florida's GOP weakening child labor laws.

Mary Trump looks at Tommy Tuberville's blockade of military promotions.

Driftglass makes the case to pay the writers.

Bonus Track: Bluebird of Bitterness has gone to the dogs, and we couldn't be more delighted.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).

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