Benjamin C. Waterhouse

Aug 20, 2024 | trtworld.com | Benjamin C. Waterhouse

In American politics, every election can seem unprecedented. But some elections are more unprecedented than others. As Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepts the nomination of the Democratic Party this week, the contours of this already historic presidential election become official. At the same time, there is much we still do not know.

Jul 17, 2024 | trtworld.com | Benjamin C. Waterhouse

Former United States president Donald Trump narrowly survived an assassination attempt on Saturday, July 13, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The now-Republican nominee was telling supporters at a rally that immigration poses an existential threat to the country's nationhood when the attack began. A bullet hit his right ear and he quickly dropped to the ground. More shots rang out, fired from a rooftop some 135 metres away.

Feb 24, 2024 | marconews.com | Benjamin C. Waterhouse |W.w. Norton |Chris Balakrishnan |Matt Wasowski

"One Day I'll Work for Myself: The Dream and Delusion That Conquered America" By Benjamin C. Waterhouse c. 2024, W.W. Norton & Company $29.99, 274 pages Upper management came out with new policy last week, and it's untenable. They can't expect people to put up with these new rules; they can expect a mass exodus in coming weeks. But here: you worked from home four years ago and liked it. Your skills are sharp. You could be your own boss.

Feb 17, 2024 | devicedaily.com | Benjamin C. Waterhouse

How America became obsessed with the idea of working for oneself By Benjamin C. Waterhouse January 16, 2024 The inflation and stagnation crisis of the 1970s, which spilled over into the 1980s, prompted nation-wide hand wringing over the future of the American economy. Plant relocations restructured the labor market, as service-sector jobs replaced manufacturing positions.

Jan 22, 2024 | lithub.com | Benjamin C. Waterhouse

Benjamin C. Waterhouse on the Economic and Political Factors Behind the Current Gig Economy Modern culture whispers in your ears. If you listen closely, you can hear it everywhere. In ads on the Internet. From parents and coaches.