Despite Billions in Aid, Farm Bankruptcies Are on the Rise 2019-12-30

The Takeaway

Despite Billions in Aid, Farm Bankruptcies Are on the Rise

Farm bankruptcies are up 24 percent from last year, the highest level the farming industry has seen since 2011.

It Could Be Another 257 Years Before Women Are Paid the Same as Men

That’s 50 years longer than what was predicted just last year. 

The Highs and Lows of 2019 Movies

Film critic Rafer Guzman weighs in on some overlooked highlights from 2019, and also talks about his least favorite movies of the year.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s Fall From Grace: Nobel Peace Prize to Denying Genocide 

The leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, has become the first Noble Peace Prize winner to defend against accusations of genocide. 

New Copyrighted Works Entering the Public Domain in 2020

A new batch of copyrighted material will enter the public domain on New Year’s Day. 

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