Thomas Neuburger: At This Place, In This Time, All Mankind Is Us
“Let us do something, while we have the chance,” such as find a teeny bit of time to support Naked Capitalism.
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Announcing the 2021 Fabulous Four “Double Your Donations” Challenge
Four anonymous donors are making a big reader challenge! Will you take them up on it?
Read more...We Need Far More Radical Thinking Than Any COP26 Deal To Save the Planet
Recognizing that COP26 is not remotely ambitious enough is a step in the right direction. But it is still only a small step.
Read more...Hooray! Met Our Fifth Goal, and on to the Sixth: Expanding Our Reach
We’re on to our new goal: getting our name out.
Read more...Naked Capitalism: A Personal Legacy
Long-standing reader ChiGal describes how Naked Capitalism demonstrates that there is yet a flicker of humanity in the land.
Read more...CalPERS Continues to Violate Law Via Secret Board Discussions; Upcoming Monday Illegal Secret Placement Agent Review Raises Concerns About Bribery
A previous CalPERS CEO went to prison for taking bribes. CalPERS is now illegally hiding the type of fees that generated those bribes.
Read more...It’s Time We Stop Listening to Economists on Climate Change
Economic models of climate change are so riddled with flaws and fudge factors that we’d be better off without them.
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Mark Ames: Why Finance Is Too Important to Leave to Larry Summers
A reprise of Mark Ames’ biting fundraiser classic.
Read more...Why Minnesota, Known for Charter Schools, Is Now Joining a Nationwide Trend for Community Schools
Minnesota, the birthplace of charter schools, is now adopting an approach to school improvement that focuses on bulding rather than competing
Read more...Kudos! Met Our Fourth Goal, On to Our Fifth: Karōshi Prevention
Help meet the goal of keeping Yves and her fellow writers in fighting fettle by providing for some down time!
Read more...Chinese Voters Came Out in Force for the GOP in NYC, Shaking Up Politics
Frustrations over Democratic stances on schools and crime mobilized Chinese votes for Republican Curtis Sliwa for NYC mayor.
Read more...Announcing the 2021 Double Your Donations Challenge!
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Read more...SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Ever So Politely, Signals Intent to Cut Private Equity Grifting Way Back
SEC chair Gary Gensler puts private equity in his crosshairs. Will he fire?
Read more...On the Duty to Obstruct
A recap of the progressive punt on the Build Back Better bill and the contention that duty demands much more radical action.
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