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Publisher: The Real News Networks
2022-11-13Americas dangerous leaders with Andrew Bacevich
(00:02) now you talk about Terror [Music] what about for me [Music] I've been terrorized all my days [Music] in the months of July and September 1940 the French historian and future resistance fighter Mark block who fought in World War one and Worl...(00:02) now you talk about Terror [Music] what about for me [Music] I've been terrorized all my days [Music] in the months of July and September 1940 the French historian and future resistance fighter Mark block who fought in World War one and Worl... -
Publisher: Washington Post
2022-11-02Trump lawyers saw Clarence Thomas as key to stop Biden electoral count, emails show
Our institutions are broken. Can there be any trust in the supreme court when the judges become so demonstrably political. This type of action is exactly what fuels extremism and people lose faith in the system and are manipulated by corporations and...Our institutions are broken. Can there be any trust in the supreme court when the judges become so demonstrably political. This type of action is exactly what fuels extremism and people lose faith in the system and are manipulated by corporations and... -
Publisher: Vox
2022-11-02The messy true story of the last time we beat inflation
The Fed's policies, particularly the increase in interest rates, are a double-edged sword. While intended to cool down inflation by reducing spending and investment, they also have immediate negative effects on the average person. Higher intere...The Fed's policies, particularly the increase in interest rates, are a double-edged sword. While intended to cool down inflation by reducing spending and investment, they also have immediate negative effects on the average person. Higher intere... -
Publisher: Substack
2022-10-28Rumble Launches New One-Hour News and Commentary Show to Combat Censorship
Here are the reasons for launching this new networks. 1. The Growing Censorship Regime: - Censorship extends beyond banning posts or individuals on social media platforms. - Groups funded by the security state, Big Tech, and politically active bill...Here are the reasons for launching this new networks. 1. The Growing Censorship Regime: - Censorship extends beyond banning posts or individuals on social media platforms. - Groups funded by the security state, Big Tech, and politically active bill... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-10-03Zionism and the Holocaust
In this post, Tony Greenstein discusses his new book, "Zionism During the Holocaust," and critically examines the controversial role of Zionist leaders before and during World War II. He argues that instead of launching a coordinated effort to save...In this post, Tony Greenstein discusses his new book, "Zionism During the Holocaust," and critically examines the controversial role of Zionist leaders before and during World War II. He argues that instead of launching a coordinated effort to save... -
Publisher: the Guardian
2022-09-22How the gas industry capitalized on the Ukraine war to change Biden policy
1. Gas industry capitalized on Ukraine war to change Biden policy: - The US gas industry saw an opportunity to push its agenda after the onset of the Ukraine war. - The industry group LNG Allies sent a letter to the Biden administration with a list ...1. Gas industry capitalized on Ukraine war to change Biden policy: - The US gas industry saw an opportunity to push its agenda after the onset of the Ukraine war. - The industry group LNG Allies sent a letter to the Biden administration with a list ... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-08-14Mar-a-Lago Classified Files Makes Spy Ask if Trump Foreign Asset
Thom Hartmann is asking the question that none of the mainstream news outlets are entertaining. Was Trump keeping the nuclear secrets to profit from them. Former US spy Valerie Plame sheds some light on this question. "Mar-a-Lago Classified Files Rai...Thom Hartmann is asking the question that none of the mainstream news outlets are entertaining. Was Trump keeping the nuclear secrets to profit from them. Former US spy Valerie Plame sheds some light on this question. "Mar-a-Lago Classified Files Rai... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2022-08-11Arctic Warming Is Happening Faster Than Described, Analysis Shows
The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, and some parts are warming up to seven times faster, according to new research from Finland. This rapid warming is causing faster melting of the Greenland ice sheet, which contribute...The Arctic is warming four times faster than the global average, and some parts are warming up to seven times faster, according to new research from Finland. This rapid warming is causing faster melting of the Greenland ice sheet, which contribute... -
Publisher: All Things Human
2022-08-08Why China Will Not Last This Decade
Peter Zeihan, a political strategist, argues against the notion of China overtaking the United States in global dominance. Zeihan believes that China is facing imminent collapse due to various internal and external factors. He highlights that Presi...Peter Zeihan, a political strategist, argues against the notion of China overtaking the United States in global dominance. Zeihan believes that China is facing imminent collapse due to various internal and external factors. He highlights that Presi... -
Publisher: Democracy Now!
2022-08-08This Is Not a Climate Solution: Indigenous Land Defender Warns Senate Bill Will Aid Fossil Fuels
The Senate passed a $739 billion bill to address climate change, reduce drug costs, and establish a minimum tax for large corporations. It aims to cut US carbon emissions by 40% by the end of the decade, but includes controversial provisions added...The Senate passed a $739 billion bill to address climate change, reduce drug costs, and establish a minimum tax for large corporations. It aims to cut US carbon emissions by 40% by the end of the decade, but includes controversial provisions added... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2022-08-053 Downpours in 8 Days: How Extreme Rain Soaked the Midwest
Three separate downpours across three Midwest states over eight days this summer caused widespread destruction, with at least 39 people dead and homes and crops destroyed. Climate experts warn that the intensity and frequency of heavy rain is likel...Three separate downpours across three Midwest states over eight days this summer caused widespread destruction, with at least 39 people dead and homes and crops destroyed. Climate experts warn that the intensity and frequency of heavy rain is likel... -
Publisher: Democracy At Work
2022-07-27BRICS - The Powerful Global Alliance
(00:00) My next update has to do with something called the BRICS, and I want to make sure you all are  familiar with the BRICS because you're going to become more familiar in the years ahead. And it  would be good to know it sooner rather ...(00:00) My next update has to do with something called the BRICS, and I want to make sure you all are  familiar with the BRICS because you're going to become more familiar in the years ahead. And it  would be good to know it sooner rather ... -
Publisher: Talks at Google
2022-07-21Democracy at Work: Curing Capitalism
Richard Wolff, an economist and critic of capitalism, discusses the fundamental issues and potential solutions within the capitalist system. He highlights the historical context of capitalism, referencing economists like John Maynard Keynes and Ka...Richard Wolff, an economist and critic of capitalism, discusses the fundamental issues and potential solutions within the capitalist system. He highlights the historical context of capitalism, referencing economists like John Maynard Keynes and Ka... -
Publisher: POLITICO
2022-07-08Operation Higher Court Inside the religious rights efforts to wine and dine Supreme Court justices
Rob Schenck, a former leader of a religious right organization, revealed that he coached wealthy volunteers, including a prominent evangelical couple from Dayton, Ohio, to entertain conservative Supreme Court justices like Clarence Thomas, Samuel Al...Rob Schenck, a former leader of a religious right organization, revealed that he coached wealthy volunteers, including a prominent evangelical couple from Dayton, Ohio, to entertain conservative Supreme Court justices like Clarence Thomas, Samuel Al... -
Publisher: Thom Hartmann
2022-06-27Whats the difference between capitalism and democracy
(00:00) Richard Wolff joins us for an in-depth discussion. Stick around, hit the notification bell, leave a comment, tell your friends, and subscribe to our channel. You're an economics professor, and with your permission, I'd like to do an econ ...(00:00) Richard Wolff joins us for an in-depth discussion. Stick around, hit the notification bell, leave a comment, tell your friends, and subscribe to our channel. You're an economics professor, and with your permission, I'd like to do an econ ... -
Publisher: Democracy At Work
2022-06-26Political Divides Deepen - inflation education rents gun industry
(00:24) Welcome, friends, to another edition of *Economic Update,* a weekly program focused on the economic dimensions of our lives. I’m your host, Richard Wolff. Today, I’ll discuss the ongoing impact of gun violence, the global consequences of...(00:24) Welcome, friends, to another edition of *Economic Update,* a weekly program focused on the economic dimensions of our lives. I’m your host, Richard Wolff. Today, I’ll discuss the ongoing impact of gun violence, the global consequences of... -
Publisher: MR Online
2022-06-23Julian Assange, Alina Lipp, and Anne-Laure Bonnel–When truth becomes a crime in the West
Without the freedom of press there is no democracy. Julian Assange, Alina Lipp and Anne-laure Bonnel are three journalists who are paying a high price for telling the truth in the West: attempts to suffocate them financially, followed by censorship, ...Without the freedom of press there is no democracy. Julian Assange, Alina Lipp and Anne-laure Bonnel are three journalists who are paying a high price for telling the truth in the West: attempts to suffocate them financially, followed by censorship, ... -
Publisher: Bad Faith
2022-06-23The cure for inflation: Price Caps?
Professor Wolff analyzes the economic condition and explains how we arrived at this point. He points out that our economic troubles cannot be blamed on a single administration or one action, like a single expenditure like the bailout of the main stre...Professor Wolff analyzes the economic condition and explains how we arrived at this point. He points out that our economic troubles cannot be blamed on a single administration or one action, like a single expenditure like the bailout of the main stre... -
Publisher: LA Times
2022-06-16Colorado River: Where the West quenches its thirst
The Colorado River, which supplies water to much of the western United States, is chronically overallocated and overused, with 70% of its water diverted for agriculture. The river's delta in Mexico has largely dried up, and the basin has been rava...The Colorado River, which supplies water to much of the western United States, is chronically overallocated and overused, with 70% of its water diverted for agriculture. The river's delta in Mexico has largely dried up, and the basin has been rava... -
Publisher: Vox
2022-06-14The scandal embroiling Washington’s most venerable think tank, explained
The scandal surrounding Allen’s resignation reveals how foreign and corporate interests have a bigger role in policy-idea production than we tend to realize, and how relatively little scrutiny the capital’s think tanks receive despite their outsi...The scandal surrounding Allen’s resignation reveals how foreign and corporate interests have a bigger role in policy-idea production than we tend to realize, and how relatively little scrutiny the capital’s think tanks receive despite their outsi... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-05-25You will Learn Why: GOP Lawmaker Threatens Biden If Democrats Try to Take Away Guns
The influence of gun lobby and the absurdity and criminality of the Republicans who support them is all in this story. Florida state representative Randy openly threatens the President of the United States who is asking congress to do something about...The influence of gun lobby and the absurdity and criminality of the Republicans who support them is all in this story. Florida state representative Randy openly threatens the President of the United States who is asking congress to do something about... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-05-24Jimmy Kimmel on Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
Jimmy Kimmel curates news to show us how politicians and the policies they support are at responsible for these strategies and urges us to vote them out of office. Curation is a powerful tool to help people see the big picture.Jimmy Kimmel curates news to show us how politicians and the policies they support are at responsible for these strategies and urges us to vote them out of office. Curation is a powerful tool to help people see the big picture. -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-05-10New Warren-Jayapal Bill Takes Aim at Supreme Court Corruption
The introduction of the Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Pramila Jayapal represents a significant legislative effort to impose ethics rules on the U.S. Supreme Court, aiming to address concerns about corrupti...The introduction of the Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act by Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Pramila Jayapal represents a significant legislative effort to impose ethics rules on the U.S. Supreme Court, aiming to address concerns about corrupti... -
Publisher: Ralph Nader Radio Hour
2022-05-07Ethical Markets w Hazel Henderson
Hazel Henderson, a futurist, economist, and sustainability advocate, critiques conventional economic systems and offers alternative approaches to promote equity and sustainability. As the founder of Ethical Markets Media and co-creator of several ...Hazel Henderson, a futurist, economist, and sustainability advocate, critiques conventional economic systems and offers alternative approaches to promote equity and sustainability. As the founder of Ethical Markets Media and co-creator of several ... -
Publisher: Asia Times
2022-04-28Dependence on China shrinks the US economy in Q1
The US economy shrank in the first quarter due to a significant increase in the trade deficit, largely driven by the country's dependence on China. The trade deficit in goods reached a record high of $125 billion in March, contributing to a negati...The US economy shrank in the first quarter due to a significant increase in the trade deficit, largely driven by the country's dependence on China. The trade deficit in goods reached a record high of $125 billion in March, contributing to a negati... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2022-04-28No Labels to Host Billionaire Gathering With Sen. Joe Manchin in Los Angeles
Manchin is one of the most prominent members of No Labels, a political action committee largely funded by finance industry leaders that rallied moderate members of both parties to oppose President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better package of reforms.Manchin is one of the most prominent members of No Labels, a political action committee largely funded by finance industry leaders that rallied moderate members of both parties to oppose President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better package of reforms. -
Publisher: Medium
2022-04-13You Call It - Inflation, I Call It a - Dying Planet
This article discusses the current state of inflation and argues that it is a result of climate change and a dying planet. The author criticizes leaders for ignoring the effects of climate change and failing to address the relationship between ris...This article discusses the current state of inflation and argues that it is a result of climate change and a dying planet. The author criticizes leaders for ignoring the effects of climate change and failing to address the relationship between ris... -
Publisher: Sant'Egidio
2022-04-12Jeffrey Sachs To save our planet what we must have is the accountability of all for the Common Good
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Publisher: Hartman Report
2022-04-12Putin, Trump, and Le Pen are Cashing In on the Collapse of Neoliberalism
This article discusses the rise of populist leaders such as Putin, Trump, and Le Pen, who are taking advantage of the collapse of neoliberalism. Neoliberalism, which originated in the late 1930s, aimed to prevent the rise of communism and fascism ...This article discusses the rise of populist leaders such as Putin, Trump, and Le Pen, who are taking advantage of the collapse of neoliberalism. Neoliberalism, which originated in the late 1930s, aimed to prevent the rise of communism and fascism ... -
Publisher: The Grayzone
2022-03-30US veteran who volunteered to fight for Ukraine describes - suicide mission -
Troubling report from people how have volunteered to fight for Ukraine. They report that they are not provided with proper ammunition to fight the war, that Ukraine is reporting volunteer death as their own and all kinds of other atrocities. War is h...Troubling report from people how have volunteered to fight for Ukraine. They report that they are not provided with proper ammunition to fight the war, that Ukraine is reporting volunteer death as their own and all kinds of other atrocities. War is h... -
Publisher: Democracy At Work
2022-03-22Critical Theory Critical Race Theory
Here's the transcript with improved grammar and language for each timestamp: --- (00:06) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy @ Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Liam Kirscher, who ...Here's the transcript with improved grammar and language for each timestamp: --- (00:06) This is Richard Wolff from Democracy @ Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Liam Kirscher, who ... -
Publisher: US Gold Bureau
2022-03-21Saudi Arabia Considers Accepting Chinese Yuan for Oil
Saudi Arabia is not discussing moving all oil sales into the yuan. Instead, they are discussing allowing China to purchase their oil in yuan. In other words, Saudi Arabia is diversifying outside of the dollar a little bit at a time, exactly as they h...Saudi Arabia is not discussing moving all oil sales into the yuan. Instead, they are discussing allowing China to purchase their oil in yuan. In other words, Saudi Arabia is diversifying outside of the dollar a little bit at a time, exactly as they h... -
Publisher: Investopedia
2022-03-14How Petrodollars Affect the U.S. Dollar
The petrodollar system, established through agreements with Saudi Arabia in the 1970s, elevated the U.S. dollar to the world's reserve currency. This allowed the U.S. to enjoy persistent trade deficits and become a global economic hegemony. Petrod...The petrodollar system, established through agreements with Saudi Arabia in the 1970s, elevated the U.S. dollar to the world's reserve currency. This allowed the U.S. to enjoy persistent trade deficits and become a global economic hegemony. Petrod... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2022-03-12Putins Endgame Is Not a Mystery. It is Regime Survival.
The post draws parallels between the actions of Vladimir Putin in Ukraine in 2022 and those of Slobodan Milošević in Bosnia in 1992, highlighting similarities in military aggression, resistance faced, economic impact due to sanctions, and propagan...The post draws parallels between the actions of Vladimir Putin in Ukraine in 2022 and those of Slobodan Milošević in Bosnia in 1992, highlighting similarities in military aggression, resistance faced, economic impact due to sanctions, and propagan... -
Publisher: the Guardian
2022-03-08Climate crisis Amazon rainforest tipping point is looming data shows
The Amazon rainforest is nearing a critical tipping point, beyond which it may be lost with severe consequences for global climate and biodiversity. New research based on 30 years of satellite data reveals that over 75% of the untouched Amazon has ...The Amazon rainforest is nearing a critical tipping point, beyond which it may be lost with severe consequences for global climate and biodiversity. New research based on 30 years of satellite data reveals that over 75% of the untouched Amazon has ... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-03-07Oh… So THIS Is Why Ukraine Is Being Attacked
Russell Brand talks to Yanis Varoufakis, a former Greek finance minister and founder Democracy in Europe movement about potential solutions for the Ukraine crisis. He reads a letter from Russian dissidents who are calling for the ouster of Putin.Russell Brand talks to Yanis Varoufakis, a former Greek finance minister and founder Democracy in Europe movement about potential solutions for the Ukraine crisis. He reads a letter from Russian dissidents who are calling for the ouster of Putin. -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-03-03Jaw-Dropping: Wall Street Bonuses Have Soared 1,743% Since 1985
Wall Street bonuses have increased by 1,743% since 1985, according to a new analysis. If the federal minimum wage had grown at the same rate, it would currently be $61.75 an hour instead of $7.25. The average bonus for Wall Street employees hit a ...Wall Street bonuses have increased by 1,743% since 1985, according to a new analysis. If the federal minimum wage had grown at the same rate, it would currently be $61.75 an hour instead of $7.25. The average bonus for Wall Street employees hit a ... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-02-28The Case Against Arming Ukraine with Chris Hedges & Phyllis Bennis
Based on his own experience as a war reporter, Chris Hedges believes that equipping civilians with weapons to fight professional armies is unjust. It's a fantastic story for the media, but it won't work out well for anybody.Based on his own experience as a war reporter, Chris Hedges believes that equipping civilians with weapons to fight professional armies is unjust. It's a fantastic story for the media, but it won't work out well for anybody. -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-02-27Why is Russia not winning in Ukraine?
An analysis of the factors hindering Russia's success in Ukraine, emphasizing the complexity of modern warfare which extends beyond mere military might. It outlines five primary reasons for Russia's struggles: (1) a miscalculated strategy by Vladimi...An analysis of the factors hindering Russia's success in Ukraine, emphasizing the complexity of modern warfare which extends beyond mere military might. It outlines five primary reasons for Russia's struggles: (1) a miscalculated strategy by Vladimi... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-02-24How Do We Fix The Economy? Modern Monetary Theory, Explained
Jon Stewart discusses Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) with guests Stephanie Kelton and Rohan Grey, who are authorities on the subject. They explore MMT as a new approach to economics, focusing on the role of government budgeting and Federal Reserve po...Jon Stewart discusses Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) with guests Stephanie Kelton and Rohan Grey, who are authorities on the subject. They explore MMT as a new approach to economics, focusing on the role of government budgeting and Federal Reserve po... -
Publisher: HuffPost
2022-02-18Child Poverty Spiked After Tax Credit Expired Early Research Suggests
After Congress failed to continue the expanded monthly child tax credit payments, child poverty surged by 40% in January 2022. The payments, which provided $300 per child under 6 and $250 per child under 18, were a key part of the American Rescue P...After Congress failed to continue the expanded monthly child tax credit payments, child poverty surged by 40% in January 2022. The payments, which provided $300 per child under 6 and $250 per child under 18, were a key part of the American Rescue P... -
Publisher: 1453malcomx
2022-02-15Malcolm X - The House Negro and the Field Negro
The House Negro and the Field Negro, speech by the great Malcolm X, after the March on Washington (1963). Malcolm X was still in the Nation of Islam. [00:01] House Negroes identified with their masters and were loyal to them. - The house negro lived...The House Negro and the Field Negro, speech by the great Malcolm X, after the March on Washington (1963). Malcolm X was still in the Nation of Islam. [00:01] House Negroes identified with their masters and were loyal to them. - The house negro lived... -
Publisher: The New Republic
2022-02-13The Losing Democrats Who Gobbled Up Money
This is a fascinating article on the effect of money in political campaigns. According to a study by David Hopkins an associate professor of political science at Boston College found that money is subject to a threshold effect, the point at which mon...This is a fascinating article on the effect of money in political campaigns. According to a study by David Hopkins an associate professor of political science at Boston College found that money is subject to a threshold effect, the point at which mon... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-29Manchin Gets Thousands From GOP Megadonor After Tanking BBB
Is the democracy, when a few billionaires like Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot can buy politicians like Joe Manchin and reward them with donations when they vote against popular legislations like the Build Back Better, that helps so many Americ...Is the democracy, when a few billionaires like Ken Langone, co-founder of Home Depot can buy politicians like Joe Manchin and reward them with donations when they vote against popular legislations like the Build Back Better, that helps so many Americ... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-18Rising Chemical Pollution Crosses Crucial Planetary Boundary
A new study by the Stockholm Resilience Center warns that chemical pollution has surpassed a "planetary boundary" and now poses a threat to global ecosystems. The research found that human activity is releasing an alarming number of chemicals each...A new study by the Stockholm Resilience Center warns that chemical pollution has surpassed a "planetary boundary" and now poses a threat to global ecosystems. The research found that human activity is releasing an alarming number of chemicals each... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-01-18Scientists Decry Human Indifference to: Probable Sixth Mass Extinction
Scientists from the University of Hawai'i and the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris have published an assessment in the journal Biological Reviews, highlighting the undeniable rate of species loss and the probable sixth mass extinction. ...Scientists from the University of Hawai'i and the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris have published an assessment in the journal Biological Reviews, highlighting the undeniable rate of species loss and the probable sixth mass extinction. ... -
Publisher: Brennan Center for Justice
2022-01-11The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
The VRAA provides a new, modern formula for determining which states need preapproval, based on how many voting rights violations they’ve had in the past 25 years. After ten years without violations, they will no longer need preclearance. It also e...The VRAA provides a new, modern formula for determining which states need preapproval, based on how many voting rights violations they’ve had in the past 25 years. After ten years without violations, they will no longer need preclearance. It also e... -
Publisher: Substack
2022-01-02NBC News Uses Ex-FBI Official Frank Figliuzzi to Urge Assanges Extradition, Hiding His Key Role
The most dangerous, and under-discussed, development in corporate media is the spate of ex-security state agents now employed to deliver the "news." A democracy depends on its fourth pillar, an independent media. As this post clearly documents, corpo...The most dangerous, and under-discussed, development in corporate media is the spate of ex-security state agents now employed to deliver the "news." A democracy depends on its fourth pillar, an independent media. As this post clearly documents, corpo... -
Publisher: NYTimes
2021-12-24Fighting Inflation Means Taking On Corporations
This opinion piece argues that fighting inflation requires taking on corporations, as their choices largely contribute to rising prices. The author cites historical examples of presidents successfully combating inflation by challenging corporate p...This opinion piece argues that fighting inflation requires taking on corporations, as their choices largely contribute to rising prices. The author cites historical examples of presidents successfully combating inflation by challenging corporate p... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2021-12-21Jayapal Defends Breaking From Progressive Two-Track Strategy on Build Back Better
Here is a great example that progressives caucus, as the name implies, stands for progress and is willing to compromise to move forward. The resistance and deception is often on the entrenched powers at be, with their paid representatives in congress...Here is a great example that progressives caucus, as the name implies, stands for progress and is willing to compromise to move forward. The resistance and deception is often on the entrenched powers at be, with their paid representatives in congress... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2021-12-20Joe Manchin Is Faking His Fears of Inflation
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced on Fox News that he could not support President Biden’s Build Back Better bill, citing concerns about inflation. Manchin’s statement contradicts earlier remarks and data from the Penn Wharton Budg...Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced on Fox News that he could not support President Biden’s Build Back Better bill, citing concerns about inflation. Manchin’s statement contradicts earlier remarks and data from the Penn Wharton Budg... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-12-20AOC to Democratic Leaders: Time to Take the Kid Gloves Off With Manchin
It is clear that our institutions are failing us and we need to recalibrate our laws so we can move forward as a society. It is our responsibility as voters to elect a new group of younger politicians who are ready to roll up their sleeves with new i...It is clear that our institutions are failing us and we need to recalibrate our laws so we can move forward as a society. It is our responsibility as voters to elect a new group of younger politicians who are ready to roll up their sleeves with new i... -
Publisher: substack
2021-12-16Psst: You want to know the truth about inflation?
The actions taken by the Fed, as described, might be seen as benefiting Wall Street more than Main Street. Raising interest rates and slowing the economy can hurt workers by limiting job growth and wage increases, impacting the broader economy tha...The actions taken by the Fed, as described, might be seen as benefiting Wall Street more than Main Street. Raising interest rates and slowing the economy can hurt workers by limiting job growth and wage increases, impacting the broader economy tha... -
Publisher: Twitter
2021-12-15The prosecution of Julian Assange is still indefensible
A great report by Mehdi Hassan, illuminating us on the charges against Julian Assange and the relevance of the charges to what most people here in the US are accusing him of.A great report by Mehdi Hassan, illuminating us on the charges against Julian Assange and the relevance of the charges to what most people here in the US are accusing him of. -
Publisher: Washington Post
2021-12-14Climate change has destabilized the Earths poles putting the rest of the planet in peril
Scientist have been warning about the consequences of climate change and the existential threats it poses! Do we have to wait until we destroy everything!! You can read reports that predicted that the change is coming, but the speed of change and its...Scientist have been warning about the consequences of climate change and the existential threats it poses! Do we have to wait until we destroy everything!! You can read reports that predicted that the change is coming, but the speed of change and its... -
Publisher: Brennan Center for Justice
2021-12-06The Freedom to Vote Act
The Freedom to Vote Act is a trimmed version of the For the People Act the House passed at the beginning of this congressional session. It establishes a baseline for access to the ballot across all states. That baseline includes at least two weeks of...The Freedom to Vote Act is a trimmed version of the For the People Act the House passed at the beginning of this congressional session. It establishes a baseline for access to the ballot across all states. That baseline includes at least two weeks of... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-20Beware the Inflationary Bogeyman
The commentary by Harvard economist Jason Furman in the Wall Street Journal revisits the theme of inflation control reminiscent of Gerald Ford's era, specifically the "Whip Inflation Now" initiative. Furman, drawing from historical parallels, sugg...The commentary by Harvard economist Jason Furman in the Wall Street Journal revisits the theme of inflation control reminiscent of Gerald Ford's era, specifically the "Whip Inflation Now" initiative. Furman, drawing from historical parallels, sugg... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-20Congressional Stock Trading Should Be Banned. Period.
Lawmakers with the power to be arbiters of laws that can affect the stock market, should not be allowed to trade stocks. The reason is fairly obvious and failing to do so will result in corrupt representatives and a corrupt system. There is substanti...Lawmakers with the power to be arbiters of laws that can affect the stock market, should not be allowed to trade stocks. The reason is fairly obvious and failing to do so will result in corrupt representatives and a corrupt system. There is substanti... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-19The Corporate Plan to Murder Medicare Runs Through Medicare Advantage
Hartmann argues that the privatization of Medicare through Medicare Advantage is leading to the destruction of "real Medicare." He highlights the recent increase in Medicare Part B premiums and the rising prices of Medigap policies. Hartmann cla...Hartmann argues that the privatization of Medicare through Medicare Advantage is leading to the destruction of "real Medicare." He highlights the recent increase in Medicare Part B premiums and the rising prices of Medigap policies. Hartmann cla... -
Publisher: Of Two Minds
2021-11-12The Contrarian Trade of the Decade: The Dollar Refuses to Die
This article argues against the consensus belief that the US dollar is doomed to lose its value due to excessive printing of money. The author suggests that the Deep State, which benefits from the dollar's global influence, may intervene to protec...This article argues against the consensus belief that the US dollar is doomed to lose its value due to excessive printing of money. The author suggests that the Deep State, which benefits from the dollar's global influence, may intervene to protec...
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