The Post-Partisan Emporium

"The economy" vs. prosperity Ultimately, "the economy" is about what we are. Is it any wonder that the Great Resetters want to change what it means to be human? Alex Krainer The term "economy" gets tossed about in the media every day, personified in statements like, "the economy is slowing down," "the economy is stagnant," or "the economy is booming." The unspoken assumption is that we all know exactly what "the economy" is. But what most of us refer to when we speak about the economy are the statistics about certain economic activities. The economy itself is the aggregate of people going about their lives and making a living. That entails essential activities like procuring food, apparel, shelter, transport, communications and health care. If those needs are sufficiently provided for, the population can increasingly allocate its capital and productive potential toward improvements in education, public administration...

New “Food is Medicine” Nutrition Screening, RX, Tracking and Control By  Corey Lynn On September 28, 2022, The White House announced $8 billion in new commitments toward hunger, nutrition, and health. The White House hosted the conference that laid out a “transformational vision for ending hunger and reducing diet-related disease by 2030 – all while closing disparities among the communities that are impacted most.” These “new commitments” were determined over the summer, with both private- and public-sector involvement in the funding, stemming from: • Philanthropic contributions and donations to community-based organizations • Investments in new businesses that will screen and integrate nutrition into health care • $2.5 billion in start-up companies creating “solutions” to hunger and food insecurity • Over $4 billion toward “philanthropy that improves access to nutritious food, promotes healthy choices, and increases physical activity” The business, civic, academic, and philanthrop...