KLG: The Commentariat – Why Naked Capitalism is Essential
KLG describes one of the virtues of Naked Capitalism: how the commentariat produces Essays-In-Part.
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‘An Act of Terror’: Israel Behind Pager Explosions That Killed 11, Wounded Thousands
Some thoughts on the strategic thinking behind Israel’s pager bomb attacks on Hezbollah, as well as innocent pager users and bystanders.
Read more...Links 9/18/2024
Announcing Our Biggest Ever Double Your Donations Challenge!
Two super sporting readers have teamed up to issue our biggest-to-date “Double Your Donations” challenge evah! So please go straight to the Tip Jar to make their offer a smashing success! This match offer is for donations of any size, up to a total of $9,000. So dig deep! We are still somewhat behind where […]
Read more...Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry
KLG takes a hard look at the wellness industry and finds a lot not to like.
Read more...Why is Modern Monetary Theory So Important?
A big reason Modern Monetary Theory elicits pushback is that it threatens power relations, specifically, the perceived primacy of financiers.
Read more...Local Decline and Populism
Would prettying up small city high streets in decline ward off dreaded right wing populism?
Read more...Links 9/17/2024
What Does ‘Recyclable’ Really Mean?
A trade group is lobbying to redefine recyclable, pressuring regulators to make plastic appear more environmentally friendly.
Read more...Can the UN Save Palestine from US-Israeli Genocide?
The UN General Assembly can sanction Israel for violating the ICJ ruling to expel settlers from the West Bank and Jerusalem. What then?
Read more...Vicky Cookies: Naked Capitalism – One of the Few Worthwhile Things
Naked Capitalism is a welcome alternative to the often dystopian mainstream media as well as an aid to people’s movements everywhere.
Read more...Boeing Faces Cash Crunch and Ratings Downgrade as Machinists Union Goes on Strike
Boeing is in a staredown with its machinists’ union over pay and other issues. With downgrade possible, what are the odds of a bailout?
Read more...Revolutionize Global Water Access
How solar-powered water pumps could alleviate shortages of potable water, particularly in poor parts of the world.
Read more...Hooray! Met Our Sixth Goal, On to Our Seventh: More Original Reporting
Naked Capitalism is on to its biggest and sexiest target, more original reporting. Give generously so we can make even more trouble!
Read more...Mark Ames: Why Finance Is Too Important to Leave to Larry Summers
Mark Ames’ biting classic is a reminder that Larry Summers, like so many prominent economists, has become too big to fail.
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