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Publisher: the Guardian
2022-07-06Biden planned to nominate anti-abortion lawyer to federal judgeship, emails show
The controversy surrounds Joe Biden's intended nomination of Chad Meredith, a conservative lawyer known for defending anti-abortion legislation, to a federal judgeship. This plan, revealed through emails shared by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, ha...The controversy surrounds Joe Biden's intended nomination of Chad Meredith, a conservative lawyer known for defending anti-abortion legislation, to a federal judgeship. This plan, revealed through emails shared by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, ha... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2022-07-06Democrats Cowardice and Complicity in the Post-Roe World
The article criticizes the Biden administration and Democratic leadership for their lack of action to protect reproductive rights after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It highlights Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's reluctance to...The article criticizes the Biden administration and Democratic leadership for their lack of action to protect reproductive rights after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. It highlights Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's reluctance to... -
Publisher: Aljazeera
2022-06-24Cold War mentality: Chinas Xi denounces abuse of sanctions
Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a BRICS virtual meeting, urged opposition to unilateral sanctions and criticized countries seeking to maintain political and military dominance, indirectly targeting the U.S. and its allies over the Ukraine confl...Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a BRICS virtual meeting, urged opposition to unilateral sanctions and criticized countries seeking to maintain political and military dominance, indirectly targeting the U.S. and its allies over the Ukraine confl... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2022-06-24Intel Report Warned Abraham Accords Would Fuel Violence
President Joe Biden is now pushing for a version of the Abraham Accords on steroids, leaving Palestinians behind. Like Trump, the Biden administration has sought to portray this as a peace agreement. But it is, again, essentially a financial deal in...President Joe Biden is now pushing for a version of the Abraham Accords on steroids, leaving Palestinians behind. Like Trump, the Biden administration has sought to portray this as a peace agreement. But it is, again, essentially a financial deal in... -
Publisher: Chris Hedges
2022-05-22Palestinians Speak the Language of Violence Israel Taught Them
This article argues that the violence perpetrated by Palestinians against Israelis is a result of the violence and oppression they have experienced at the hands of the Israeli occupiers. The author highlights the history of violence and ethnic cle...This article argues that the violence perpetrated by Palestinians against Israelis is a result of the violence and oppression they have experienced at the hands of the Israeli occupiers. The author highlights the history of violence and ethnic cle... -
Publisher: MarketWatch
2022-05-20FTC Chief Khan blames baby formula shortage, high meat prices on monopoly power
During a Congressional hearing, FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan discussed the role of market concentration in recent shortages and price hikes for baby formula and meat packing. The baby formula shortage was triggered by an Abbott Laboratories recall due ...During a Congressional hearing, FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan discussed the role of market concentration in recent shortages and price hikes for baby formula and meat packing. The baby formula shortage was triggered by an Abbott Laboratories recall due ... -
Publisher: Substack
2022-05-14The Bizarre, Unanimous Dem Support for the $40b War Package to Raytheon and CIA: For Ukraine
The Democratic Party unanimously supported a $40 billion war package for Ukraine, with the majority of funds going to weapons manufacturers. This amount is larger than what the US spent on the war in Afghanistan and close to Russia's entire milita...The Democratic Party unanimously supported a $40 billion war package for Ukraine, with the majority of funds going to weapons manufacturers. This amount is larger than what the US spent on the war in Afghanistan and close to Russia's entire milita... -
Publisher: Responsible Statecraft
2022-04-28Did the US really take Russias NATO concerns very seriously?
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing has sparked renewed debate over the Biden administration's diplomatic strategy before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In an exchange with Sen. Rand Paul, Blinken ...Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing has sparked renewed debate over the Biden administration's diplomatic strategy before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In an exchange with Sen. Rand Paul, Blinken ... -
Publisher: Democracy At Work
2022-04-14Missing Historical Context of Ukraine Invasion
(00:00) WOLFF: To me (and I want your reaction), the mainstream media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been portrayed as a kind of holy war between good and evil. How do you see it? HEDGES: Yeah, I want to mention that I was in Easte...(00:00) WOLFF: To me (and I want your reaction), the mainstream media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been portrayed as a kind of holy war between good and evil. How do you see it? HEDGES: Yeah, I want to mention that I was in Easte... -
Publisher: Nikkei Asia
2022-04-13China scrambles for cover from Wests financial weapons
The Western-led freeze on Russia's gold and foreign exchange reserves following its invasion of Ukraine alarmed China, highlighting the potential vulnerability of its own foreign reserves. With over half of its $3 trillion in reserves held in U.S....The Western-led freeze on Russia's gold and foreign exchange reserves following its invasion of Ukraine alarmed China, highlighting the potential vulnerability of its own foreign reserves. With over half of its $3 trillion in reserves held in U.S.... -
Publisher: The Hill
2022-04-09Zelenksyy Says Ukraine The NEW ISRAEL, Plans MILITARY STATE Post-War
In a discussion on the Katie Halper Show, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent statement was analyzed, where he declared Ukraine would become a "big Israel," intending to emulate the Israeli security model in response to the Russian inva...In a discussion on the Katie Halper Show, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent statement was analyzed, where he declared Ukraine would become a "big Israel," intending to emulate the Israeli security model in response to the Russian inva... -
Publisher: leecamp
2022-04-01This War Is Actually About Central Banking – Lee Camp
The current cold war between the US and Russia involves a proxy war in Ukraine. The US maintains global hegemony through military power and control of the world's banking system. The US invaded Iraq after they insisted on dumping the US dollar. Liby...The current cold war between the US and Russia involves a proxy war in Ukraine. The US maintains global hegemony through military power and control of the world's banking system. The US invaded Iraq after they insisted on dumping the US dollar. Liby... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-03-26Is the US-Led West Kicking Russia out of SWIFT over Ukraine War Exactly what Putin and Xi Wanted?
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the US and Europe decided to throw Russia out of the SWIFT banking system. A move that was intended to cripple the Russian economy amid sanctions from the west. However, experts claim Russia and China were in fact...Following the invasion of Ukraine, the US and Europe decided to throw Russia out of the SWIFT banking system. A move that was intended to cripple the Russian economy amid sanctions from the west. However, experts claim Russia and China were in fact... -
Publisher: Katie Halper
2022-03-22Zelensky Bans 11 Political Parties, None Of Them Neo-Nazi
(00:00) an interesting comment that we got from will core is zielinski banned 11 political parties today invoking martial law five of these parties were validly socialists by name other parties were left and pro-peace negotiations and then mark ames...(00:00) an interesting comment that we got from will core is zielinski banned 11 political parties today invoking martial law five of these parties were validly socialists by name other parties were left and pro-peace negotiations and then mark ames... -
Publisher: Democracy Now!
2022-03-22U.S. Hypocrisy on Ukraine
(00:00) this is democracy now democracynow.org the war and peace report i'm amy goodman as we continue to look at the russian invasion of ukraine we're joined by professor steven zunis of the university of san francisco he recently published an arti...(00:00) this is democracy now democracynow.org the war and peace report i'm amy goodman as we continue to look at the russian invasion of ukraine we're joined by professor steven zunis of the university of san francisco he recently published an arti... -
Publisher: scheerpost
2022-03-15Waltzing Toward Armageddon with the Merchants of Death
Chris Hedges criticizes the resurgence of Cold War dynamics and the aggressive actions of the United States and its allies, particularly towards Russia. He argues that the decision to antagonize Russia after the Cold War ended was a grave mistake...Chris Hedges criticizes the resurgence of Cold War dynamics and the aggressive actions of the United States and its allies, particularly towards Russia. He argues that the decision to antagonize Russia after the Cold War ended was a grave mistake... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-03-09Is THIS What Caused This War in Ukraine?
Russell looks at the chain of events that brought about Ukraine's present circumstances, including the 2014 Russian invasion. Yanukovych, who was president of Ukraine and supported by the eastern regions while opposed by the western portions, was c...Russell looks at the chain of events that brought about Ukraine's present circumstances, including the 2014 Russian invasion. Yanukovych, who was president of Ukraine and supported by the eastern regions while opposed by the western portions, was c... -
Publisher: WION
2022-03-09Zelenskys three big miscalculations
(00:00) when russia's invasion began president zielenski was defiant he promised to defend every inch of ukraine's territory now he's open to concessions he's open to abandoning his quest for nato membership so what exactly changed in 14 days in sim...(00:00) when russia's invasion began president zielenski was defiant he promised to defend every inch of ukraine's territory now he's open to concessions he's open to abandoning his quest for nato membership so what exactly changed in 14 days in sim... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-03-08You’ve Been LIED To About Why Ukraine War Began
How did a US-backed, far right–led revolution in Ukraine help bring us to the situation we find ourselves in today with regard to the Russian invasion? Russell Brand offers a nuanced analysis of the recent history of Ukraine, American foreign polic...How did a US-backed, far right–led revolution in Ukraine help bring us to the situation we find ourselves in today with regard to the Russian invasion? Russell Brand offers a nuanced analysis of the recent history of Ukraine, American foreign polic... -
Publisher: Asia Times
2022-03-07Bidens Russian roulette may kill dollar dominance
In the 1960s, French Finance Minister Valéry Giscard d’Estaing described the U.S. dollar's role as the world's reserve currency as giving the U.S. an "exorbitant privilege." Recent actions by President Joe Biden have demonstrated this power mor...In the 1960s, French Finance Minister Valéry Giscard d’Estaing described the U.S. dollar's role as the world's reserve currency as giving the U.S. an "exorbitant privilege." Recent actions by President Joe Biden have demonstrated this power mor... -
Publisher: Democracy Now!
2022-03-03Matt Duss on Ukraine Crisis & How U.S. Shock Therapy Enabled Putin
Matt Duss, a Bernie Sanders and a first generation immigrant from Ukraine discusses the consequences of sanctions and diplomacy to end the assault on Ukraine. He mentions that according to some reports Russia has lost 7000 troops, an number that exce...Matt Duss, a Bernie Sanders and a first generation immigrant from Ukraine discusses the consequences of sanctions and diplomacy to end the assault on Ukraine. He mentions that according to some reports Russia has lost 7000 troops, an number that exce... -
Publisher: Democracy Now!
2022-03-02Ukrainian Pacifist blames military politicization for the conflict!
It is important that we understand all points of view as we navigate our way through this aggression. Ukrainian pacifist assigns blame to all sides, and says Military politicization between east and west is responsible for this moment. He points out ...It is important that we understand all points of view as we navigate our way through this aggression. Ukrainian pacifist assigns blame to all sides, and says Military politicization between east and west is responsible for this moment. He points out ... -
Publisher: Asia Times
2022-03-02Russias low-cost war can endure Western sanctions
The post discusses the international response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the unity of the Western and global communities in imposing sanctions against Russia. Despite these efforts, it's suggested that the sanctions may not be s...The post discusses the international response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the unity of the Western and global communities in imposing sanctions against Russia. Despite these efforts, it's suggested that the sanctions may not be s... -
Publisher: Democracy Now
2022-02-24Yanis Varoufakis Europe Must Stand with Ukraine Condemn Putin and pull Back Nato to Restore Peace
(00:00) this is democracy now i'm amy goodman as we continue to look at the russian invasion of ukraine we go to greece to see what this means for the continent of europe we're joined now by janis varafakas member of the greek parliament former fina...(00:00) this is democracy now i'm amy goodman as we continue to look at the russian invasion of ukraine we go to greece to see what this means for the continent of europe we're joined now by janis varafakas member of the greek parliament former fina... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022-02-23Cold War 2.0 - Interview with Noam Chomsky
Chomsky is called upon to express his viewpoint on a number of issues, as he has in the past. In this case, he responds to questions about racism, US imperialism, ongoing conflicts, China's rise, and the United States' relationship with Europe.Chomsky is called upon to express his viewpoint on a number of issues, as he has in the past. In this case, he responds to questions about racism, US imperialism, ongoing conflicts, China's rise, and the United States' relationship with Europe. -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2022-02-15NATO and the Origins of the Ukraine Crisis
The article by Jack F. Matlock, Jr. discusses the roots of the Ukraine crisis, attributing it to NATO's expansion post-Cold War. Matlock argues this expansion was a strategic error, ignoring historical assurances to Russia that NATO would not exte...The article by Jack F. Matlock, Jr. discusses the roots of the Ukraine crisis, attributing it to NATO's expansion post-Cold War. Matlock argues this expansion was a strategic error, ignoring historical assurances to Russia that NATO would not exte... -
Publisher: FiveThirtyEight
2022-01-27Did Redistricting Commissions Live Up To Their Promise?
I think we all agree that in a democracy people select their representatives and not the other way around! This essay sheds light on the redistricting issues and more specifically the fairness of district maps when commissions draw the maps, vs legis...I think we all agree that in a democracy people select their representatives and not the other way around! This essay sheds light on the redistricting issues and more specifically the fairness of district maps when commissions draw the maps, vs legis... -
Publisher: AJ+
2022-01-18Is Israel Guilty Of Apartheid Against Palestinians?
This video argues that Israel's policies towards Palestinians constitute apartheid under international law. The video cites the accusations made by Human Rights Watch in 2021, which were based on the 1973 apartheid convention and the 1998 Rome Stat...This video argues that Israel's policies towards Palestinians constitute apartheid under international law. The video cites the accusations made by Human Rights Watch in 2021, which were based on the 1973 apartheid convention and the 1998 Rome Stat... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2022-01-18Congressional Democrats Undermine Biden Administration’s Surprise Medical Billing Rule
### Original Political Claim:The article asserts that Congressional Democrats, alongside Republicans, are actively undermining the Biden administration’s enforcement of the No Surprises Act, which aims to ban surprise medical billing. Key figures i...### Original Political Claim:The article asserts that Congressional Democrats, alongside Republicans, are actively undermining the Biden administration’s enforcement of the No Surprises Act, which aims to ban surprise medical billing. Key figures i... -
Publisher: Gallup.com
2022-01-16U-S- Political Party Preferences Shifted Greatly During 2021
In 2021, Gallup surveys of U.S. adults highlighted significant shifts in party affiliation, driven by fluctuating presidential approval ratings and national events. Democrats began the year with a substantial advantage, with 49% of Americans ident...In 2021, Gallup surveys of U.S. adults highlighted significant shifts in party affiliation, driven by fluctuating presidential approval ratings and national events. Democrats began the year with a substantial advantage, with 49% of Americans ident... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2021-12-31Everything Democrats Did not Do in 2021
In 2021, Democrats had control of the presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives, but they have failed to take advantage of this opportunity. Despite passing the American Rescue Plan, they have lost momentum and appear to be at a standstill....In 2021, Democrats had control of the presidency, Senate, and House of Representatives, but they have failed to take advantage of this opportunity. Despite passing the American Rescue Plan, they have lost momentum and appear to be at a standstill.... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2021-12-10Now in Power Key Anti-War Democrats Soften on Saudi War in Yemen
Supporting the Military industry is bipartisan: The Senate's vote on a $650 million missile sale to Saudi Arabia highlighted a division within the Democratic Party. Despite a majority of Senate Democrats voting against the sale, it passed with sign...Supporting the Military industry is bipartisan: The Senate's vote on a $650 million missile sale to Saudi Arabia highlighted a division within the Democratic Party. Despite a majority of Senate Democrats voting against the sale, it passed with sign... -
Publisher: The Intercept
2021-11-22From Bush to Obama, and Trump to Biden, U.S. Militarism Is the Great Unifier
The U.S. has been on a hyper militarized path for decades, regardless of which party is in power. While many believe that Joe Biden's election will restore U.S. standing in the world, the reality is that U.S. national security policy has remained ...The U.S. has been on a hyper militarized path for decades, regardless of which party is in power. While many believe that Joe Biden's election will restore U.S. standing in the world, the reality is that U.S. national security policy has remained ... -
Publisher: Facebook
2021-11-22Karl Rittenhouse should have been convicted, his defence was illigal
This post seeks to clarify the legal aspects of the Kenosha incident involving a 17-year-old who shot three people during protests. The author provides insights from a professional legal and military perspective: **Legality of Claiming Self-Defense...This post seeks to clarify the legal aspects of the Kenosha incident involving a 17-year-old who shot three people during protests. The author provides insights from a professional legal and military perspective: **Legality of Claiming Self-Defense... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-21The Corporate Demolition of Our Pillars of Freedom
The article discusses how corporate misconduct and the erosion of tort law are undermining individual pursuit of justice. The example of Boeing's 737 MAX crashes is used to highlight how companies can avoid punitive damages and accountability thro...The article discusses how corporate misconduct and the erosion of tort law are undermining individual pursuit of justice. The example of Boeing's 737 MAX crashes is used to highlight how companies can avoid punitive damages and accountability thro... -
Publisher: Common Dreams
2021-11-14Infuriating Report Reveals Breathtaking Cover-Up of US Airstrike That Killed Syrian Civilians
The New York Times investigation by journalists Dave Philipps and Eric Schmitt reveals a deadly 2019 U.S. airstrike in Syria and the subsequent cover-up. The report details how a U.S. attack jet dropped bombs on a crowd of women and children near B...The New York Times investigation by journalists Dave Philipps and Eric Schmitt reveals a deadly 2019 U.S. airstrike in Syria and the subsequent cover-up. The report details how a U.S. attack jet dropped bombs on a crowd of women and children near B... -
Publisher: Informed Comment
2021-10-15Is Sec- of State Antony Blinken as bad as Mike Pompeo Silent on Israeli theft of Palestinian Land
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is being criticized for his silence on Israel's plans to steal more Palestinian land and for promoting the "phony" Abraham Accords that marginalized the Palestinians. He is also being accused of blaming Iran for ...Secretary of State Antony Blinken is being criticized for his silence on Israel's plans to steal more Palestinian land and for promoting the "phony" Abraham Accords that marginalized the Palestinians. He is also being accused of blaming Iran for ... -
Publisher: Jacobian
2021-10-01US Empire Is Lining the Pockets of Defense Contractors
Since the start of the Afghanistan War in 2001, the US has spent a staggering $14 trillion on Pentagon spending, with half of it going directly to defense contractors. The post-9/11 surge in military spending created a climate of increased Pentago...Since the start of the Afghanistan War in 2001, the US has spent a staggering $14 trillion on Pentagon spending, with half of it going directly to defense contractors. The post-9/11 surge in military spending created a climate of increased Pentago... -
Publisher: +972 Magazine
2021-09-29Women are not an excuse for colonial intervention
The U.S. frames its occupation of Afghanistan as a force for women's rights. It is not the first empire to make that misleading claim. Be aware of the misleading branding of the US imperial foreign policy.ÂThe U.S. frames its occupation of Afghanistan as a force for women's rights. It is not the first empire to make that misleading claim. Be aware of the misleading branding of the US imperial foreign policy. -
Publisher: WION
2021-09-12How America used 9/11 as a smoke screen
A summary of the terrorism waged by America in terms of lives lost across the globe. The report also follows the money and shows you that the 3 trillion dollars spent was collected mostly by American contractors. (00:01) 9-11 these numbers tell a s...A summary of the terrorism waged by America in terms of lives lost across the globe. The report also follows the money and shows you that the 3 trillion dollars spent was collected mostly by American contractors. (00:01) 9-11 these numbers tell a s... -
Publisher: Informed Comment
2021-08-30Afghan war Causalties
The article discusses the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan, marking the conclusion of America's longest conflict. The author reflects on the impact of the war, highlighting six major consequences: 1. **Civilian Casualties**: An estimated 47,245 A...The article discusses the end of the U.S. war in Afghanistan, marking the conclusion of America's longest conflict. The author reflects on the impact of the war, highlighting six major consequences: 1. **Civilian Casualties**: An estimated 47,245 A... -
Publisher: In These Times
2021-08-24Sanctions Did notHelp Cubans, Iranians or Venezuelans. They Will not Help Afghans.
The Biden administration has ended the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, but economic sanctions are set to continue impacting the country severely. The U.S. has frozen Afghanistan's financial reserves, the IMF has cut off its Special Drawing Ri...The Biden administration has ended the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, but economic sanctions are set to continue impacting the country severely. The U.S. has frozen Afghanistan's financial reserves, the IMF has cut off its Special Drawing Ri... -
Publisher: Democracy At Work
2021-06-24How We Get Beyond Capitalism
(00:24) I'm your host, Richard Wolff. Today, I want to introduce you to the "Social Progress Index," if you're not already familiar with it. (00:52) You can find out more about it online. It was founded in 2011 by Nobel Prize-winning economists a...(00:24) I'm your host, Richard Wolff. Today, I want to introduce you to the "Social Progress Index," if you're not already familiar with it. (00:52) You can find out more about it online. It was founded in 2011 by Nobel Prize-winning economists a... -
Publisher: Russell Brand
2021-03-14Tucker Carlson Saagar Enjeti From Braking point in defense of Tucker Carlson
(00:00) The mainstream is in a maelstrom. Tucker has departed. If only we could speak to someone who has known him on the inside for a long time. We have done just that. Hello, you 6.4 million Awakening Wonders. Thanks for joining us on this journey...(00:00) The mainstream is in a maelstrom. Tucker has departed. If only we could speak to someone who has known him on the inside for a long time. We have done just that. Hello, you 6.4 million Awakening Wonders. Thanks for joining us on this journey... -
Publisher: Democracy At Work
2021-02-16A Critique of Robert Reich
(00:00) This is Richard Wolff for Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Tom Hall. Tom says he's been looking at Robert Reich's book "Saving Capitalism" (I believe that's the ...(00:00) This is Richard Wolff for Democracy at Work, responding to another Ask Prof Wolff question from our Patreon community. This one comes from Tom Hall. Tom says he's been looking at Robert Reich's book "Saving Capitalism" (I believe that's the ... -
Publisher: DW Documentary
2021-02-09The Controversial Story of Julian Assange and the Impact of Whistleblowing on Modern Journalism
The Wikileaks revelations shocked the world, and co-founder Julian Assange shot to fame. This is the Julian Assange saga, what he did, why he did and why the US has been after him. Julian Assange shows the power and reach of the US state, and how t...The Wikileaks revelations shocked the world, and co-founder Julian Assange shot to fame. This is the Julian Assange saga, what he did, why he did and why the US has been after him. Julian Assange shows the power and reach of the US state, and how t... -
Publisher: Finance Manager Interviews
2020-11-15Interest Rates: The CON of the Century - Richard Werner
Interest rates affect GDP growth, right? WRONG! Richard Werner reveals why ... Discussing whether Lower Interest Rates Stimulate Economic Growth [00:01] Lower interest rates stimulate economic growth. - Classical economists like David Ricardo argued...Interest rates affect GDP growth, right? WRONG! Richard Werner reveals why ... Discussing whether Lower Interest Rates Stimulate Economic Growth [00:01] Lower interest rates stimulate economic growth. - Classical economists like David Ricardo argued... -
Publisher: Garys Economics
2020-10-26Will We Pay Back the Government Debt?
Tom: Eight minutes past 10. Gary Stevenson is an economist focused on inequality—a former trader who retired from the City as a multimillionaire at 27 after correctly predicting the 2008 financial crash. Mr Stevenson, thank you for joining the pr...Tom: Eight minutes past 10. Gary Stevenson is an economist focused on inequality—a former trader who retired from the City as a multimillionaire at 27 after correctly predicting the 2008 financial crash. Mr Stevenson, thank you for joining the pr... -
Publisher: Garys Economics
2020-07-14How COVID-19 MAKES the Rich Richer - Gary EXPLAINS the theory
Coronavirus is having huge effects on the world of money. It benefits high earners, and hurts the poorest. This video explains how it will affect you and what will happen going forward. [00:06] Impact of COVID-19 on financial position - Even wit...Coronavirus is having huge effects on the world of money. It benefits high earners, and hurts the poorest. This video explains how it will affect you and what will happen going forward. [00:06] Impact of COVID-19 on financial position - Even wit... -
Publisher: Democracy Now
2019-06-12Economist Jeffrey Sachs: U.S. Sanctions Have Devastated Venezuela & Killed Over 40,000 Since 2017
[00:00] Economic sanctions on Venezuela are collective punishment - Economic collapse in Venezuela is catastrophic - The Trump administration's goal is to overthrow Maduro [01:18] US sanctions caused a social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela - S...[00:00] Economic sanctions on Venezuela are collective punishment - Economic collapse in Venezuela is catastrophic - The Trump administration's goal is to overthrow Maduro [01:18] US sanctions caused a social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela - S... -
Publisher: Washington Post
2018-11-28Under Trump the deficit has doubled - He does not know how to manage the economy
This post reveals the complexities of managing the U.S. federal budget, particularly in relation to tax policies and their impact on the national deficit and debt levels. President Trump directed his advisers to craft a plan to reduce the U.S.'s gr...This post reveals the complexities of managing the U.S. federal budget, particularly in relation to tax policies and their impact on the national deficit and debt levels. President Trump directed his advisers to craft a plan to reduce the U.S.'s gr... -
Publisher: Washington Post
2018-05-07Trump wants socialism for the rich, while cutting children's healthcare services
Donald Trump and the republican congress cut taxes for the rich, and now that they have to pay for it they are cutting vital healthcare services to children and the affordable care act. When Republicans and conservatives are in charge we have sociali...Donald Trump and the republican congress cut taxes for the rich, and now that they have to pay for it they are cutting vital healthcare services to children and the affordable care act. When Republicans and conservatives are in charge we have sociali... -
Publisher: YouTube
2017-02-12The Petrodollar system and the US and Saudi Relations
Learn the history of petrodollars, the term created in 1973 when the Nixon administration made a pact to protect the Saudi regime in return for making the dollar the trading currency for all oil trades worldwide. Any regime who has tried to divert f...Learn the history of petrodollars, the term created in 1973 when the Nixon administration made a pact to protect the Saudi regime in return for making the dollar the trading currency for all oil trades worldwide. Any regime who has tried to divert f... -
Publisher: Democracy Now
2016-09-08Chris Hedges vs. Robert Reich on Clinton, Third Parties & Next Steps for Sanders Backers
This post presents a detailed debate hosted by Democracy Now! between Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, centering on the polarized 2016 presidential race and the future of progressive politics. ...This post presents a detailed debate hosted by Democracy Now! between Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich, centering on the polarized 2016 presidential race and the future of progressive politics. ... -
Publisher: The Laura Flanders Show
2016-01-11Must-Watch: Cornel West on White Supremacy & Capitalism with Richard Wolff
The episode of "The Laura Flanders Show" features a discussion on capitalism and white supremacy with Dr. Cornel West and Professor Rick Wolff. They explore Karl Marx's critique of capitalism and its failure to deliver liberty, equality, fraternit...The episode of "The Laura Flanders Show" features a discussion on capitalism and white supremacy with Dr. Cornel West and Professor Rick Wolff. They explore Karl Marx's critique of capitalism and its failure to deliver liberty, equality, fraternit... -
Publisher: Global Conversation
2015-05-19Noam Chomsky US is worlds biggest terrorist
(00:02) Many thanks for being with us. The world in 2015 seems very unsettled. Do you feel optimistic or pessimistic about the general state of play? Well, on the global scene, we are racing towards a precipice, which we seem determined to fall o...(00:02) Many thanks for being with us. The world in 2015 seems very unsettled. Do you feel optimistic or pessimistic about the general state of play? Well, on the global scene, we are racing towards a precipice, which we seem determined to fall o... -
Publisher: BBC HardTalk
2014-05-12Cornel West - Writer and Academic
Welcome to Hard Talk. I'm Stephen Sackett. Here in London and around the world, the election of Barack Obama was seen as a watershed moment in race relations in America. The country's first black president was taken as the symbol of a new post-racial...Welcome to Hard Talk. I'm Stephen Sackett. Here in London and around the world, the election of Barack Obama was seen as a watershed moment in race relations in America. The country's first black president was taken as the symbol of a new post-racial... -
Publisher: YouTube
2013-02-13Urban Poverty in America Made Me Question Everything - Chris Hedges on Reality Asserts Itself
Chris talks about the path that has led him to be a pastor, journalist and activist. He has committed himself to helping the poor and talks about how he clashed with the institutional church because as he says they did not like the smell of the poor.Chris talks about the path that has led him to be a pastor, journalist and activist. He has committed himself to helping the poor and talks about how he clashed with the institutional church because as he says they did not like the smell of the poor. -
Publisher: YouTube
2012-08-20Bill Moyers and Chris Hedges on Capitalisms Sacrifice Zones
Bill Moyers talks to Chris Hedges about his book on Capitalism and war. He talks about what unfettered capitalism has done to our society here in the US and how corporations have turned areas of this country into sacrifice zones, where the individual...Bill Moyers talks to Chris Hedges about his book on Capitalism and war. He talks about what unfettered capitalism has done to our society here in the US and how corporations have turned areas of this country into sacrifice zones, where the individual... -
Publisher: the Guardian
2010-06-01Julian Assange’s extradition from UK to US approved by home secretary
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US, prompting an immediate appeal from the organisation. Assange, who is being held in Belmarsh prison in London, faces charges related to the pu...UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US, prompting an immediate appeal from the organisation. Assange, who is being held in Belmarsh prison in London, faces charges related to the pu...
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