Mother Courage and Her Children review – war profiteering has seldom been this appealing in theatre
Production of Mother Courage Offers a Unique Experience This performance is filled with noise—constant sounds emanating from eight marimbas on stage, bringing a distinct South African rhythm to Bertolt Brecht’s epic, “Mother Courage and Her Children.” There are opera melodies, rich harmonies, and a heartbeat-like percussion that enriches the atmosphere. The loud cast voices mimic […]
Democrats accuse food, beverage companies of ‘profiteering’ through ‘shrinkflation’
Two Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to some of the nation's largest food and beverage companies, saying their companies are “compromising their profits” through “shrinkflation” (reducing the size of products while keeping prices the same or raising them) and “tax evasion.” “They are profiteering,” he said. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Madeline […]