The Rubicon

Economic inflation in America sparks worry, long-term governmental solutions

Rita Li, RubicOnline • March 18, 2022

With a rapid increase in inflation across the United States, the Federal Reserve is working hard to return to a normal, stable American economy.

MARKET WATCH: How do stocks work?

Catherine Hooley, The Rubicon • November 1, 2021

Stocks may sound like a scary subject, but they're pretty simple to break down.

Without immigration, theoretically, will the U.S. run out of workers?

Tana Ososki, RubicOnline • April 25, 2021

Myths about lost jobs and a drain on the system are exactly that: myths. Immigration is good for the economy.

Economy suffers amidst coronavirus fears

Martha Sanchez, RubicOnline • March 10, 2020

With fears of the coronavirus surging, stocks tumbled.

On sale this Black Friday: the outdoors

Elizabeth Trevathan, RubicOnline • November 25, 2019

All 75 Minnesota state parks will be offering free admission on Black Friday.

Column: Downsizing the military would bring financial benefits

Nick Cohen, Columnist • March 11, 2014

The Pentagon recently made an order to reduce the size of the United States military to pre-WWII levels, raising large-scale national debate on the role of the U.S. military in future conflicts worldwide....

Column: Carbon limits will help environment and economy, and even better if paired with a “carbon tax”

Nick Cohen, Columnist • September 23, 2013

President Barack Obama proposed a new set of carbon limits on Friday, kickstarting a program he’s been meaning to implement since his second inaugural address. They are meant to be more of a compromise...

Opinion: A “Carbon Tax” would be an economic and environmental solution

Nick Cohen, Columnist • May 10, 2013

Americans are becoming more and more worried about both the state of the economy and the massive amount of debt this country is in, as well as the sustainability of our natural ecology. Too often, these...