(Akiit.com) As long as I can remember, women have been complaining about gender discrimination. What surprises me is seeing so many women in the street protesting one thing or the other. Yet, we have no Equal Rights Amendment. We complain about sex discrimination. Many women spend their early married years supporting ...
(Akiit.com) Republicans are right to call for tough measures to deter illegal immigration — which means building the wall, ending the “catch and release” policy and challenging the harboring strategies of sanctuary cities. But where Republicans are wrong is in calling for strict caps and even reductions in legal immigration visas. ...
(Akiit.com) Have you ever wondered what it’s like to hire a lawyer? In fact, you might’ve thought that a situation in the past has required a lawyer, but you were too slow or embarrassed to do so. Perhaps the idea of paying the lawyer has you worried, you maybe you’re ...
(Akiit.com) President Trump has proven adept at taming the regulatory state. One of his early executive orders directed the bureaucracy to eliminate three regulations for every new one put on the books. That has succeeded beyond everyone’s wildest dreams, with 22 regulations going into the shredder for every new entry in ...
(Akiit.com) A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in the Wayfair vs. South Dakota case. Last week, the Court sided with South Dakota in a narrow ruling to overturn their own precedent (Quill vs. North Dakota) that states cannot force businesses to collect ...
(Akiit.com) When the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was enacted in 1977, urban disinvestment, redlining and blockbusting were widespread across the country. Credit was also tight in rural communities where the mortgage needs of rural residents were mostly served by smaller banks. In both types of communities, little oversight paid attention to ...
(Akiit.com) Workplace accidents are more common that they should be. The International Labour Organization reports that more than 374 million non-fatal accidents happen on the job each year. Even more concerning, more than 2.78 million people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases each year. Accidents at work ...
(Akiit.com) When you’re deep in the depths of an addiction, all you really want to do is find your way out of the situation. That desire to escape doesn’t really match up with most addicts’ ability to act in positive ways. You have to find the right way to go about ...
(Akiit.com) Whether you pass at seventeen or seventy, getting your driver’s license is always an exciting time- it’s the key to independence and true freedom. But what exactly do you need to do once you’ve been handed your pass certificate? Get a Car Once you’ve passed your test and are no ...
(Akiit.com) Contrary to popular belief it’s entirely possible to set up a business where you both help people and make a profit. In fact, many thriving companies are doing just that. However, to ensure success, you must remember some key things. Find out what they are in the post below. Put ...
(Akiit.com) Last week, I testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on the state of the American labor market. I summarized my message in one sentence: For American workers, the job market has never — or at least seldom — been better. If you don’t have a job, ...
(Akiit.com) Trade shows are fantastic. They are a great way to meet new clients and make crucial business connections, do deals with new suppliers and get yourself noticed. You’ll learn a lot, meet loads of new people and gain essential exposure. But, attending a trade show, hiring a space and filling ...