Essays

Today I stumbled upon an interesting acronym COAL WAS WEALTH, which is a list of on-scene considerations for first arriving officers and command staff during a fire incident. The acronym stands for Construction, Occupancy, Area, Life hazard, Water, Auxiliary systems, Street conditions, Weather, Exposures, Apparatus and personnel, Location, Time and Hazards. Each segment of the acronym is important to understand and consider in order to accomplish tasks and tactics associated with a prolonged fireground progression....

Democracy is often heralded as a system of governance that not only allows but facilitates equal opportunity for participation and representation. The question of whether this extends to economic equality, particularly in terms of income or wealth, is a complex and multifaceted issue. This essay explores the interplay between democracy and economic equality, drawing on insights from Scheve and Stasavage’s work, to understand the intricacies of this relationship. The Link Between Democracy and Economic Equality The intuitive assumption that democracy naturally leads to wealth equality is scrutinized by Scheve and Stasavage....