As Pentagon Takes Secretive Donation for Military Salaries, AFL-CIO Says Pay All Workers Impacted by Shutdown
Is the $130 million “gift” to the Pentagon a trial balloon for further military privatization?
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Exposing the Hidden US History Fueling Tariffs, Shutdowns, and National Breakdown
Political slugfests and current controversies show how flattering tales from US history undermine the pursuit of its citizens’ interests.
Read more...The American Augean Stables — How Corruption Has Amended the Constitution
The U.S. shadow government is not a big fan of democracy.
Read more...AI Is Coming For Your Doctor
Medical systems using Epic are planning to turn most patient care decisions over to AI.
Read more...Trump Plans to Use Men With Guns as Part of IRS Campaign Against “Left-Leaning” Groups
Trump, in particular his key deputy Steve Miller, is gearing up to launch his war against political enemies, above all Soros’ Open Society
Read more...RFK, Jr. Push to Falsely Treat Autism as Produced by Vaccines Would Break Vaccine Injury Scheme, Potentially Risking All US Vaccines
RFK, Jr. really does act like he is out to stop vaccines in their entiretly in the US. That’s the most logical explanation for his latest push
Read more...US Economy Is Already on the Edge – A Prolonged Government Shutdown Could Send It Tumbling Over
Why a protracted US shutdown could seriously damage an already faltering economy.
Read more...Trump’s Imminent War(s) and Economic Damage as His Legitimacy Crumbles
Trump may be launching not just one but two wars right after he and Hegseth proudly exhibited their nakedness before the military top brass.
Read more...Quelle Surprise! Advanced Nations Stymie Governance Reforms at World Bank Intended to Increase Influence of Global Majority
More than a decade of stalled Wrold Bank shareholding reforms illustrate how geopolitical rivalries undermine the push for multipolarity
Read more...Ending Taxes on Home Sales Would Benefit the Wealthiest Households Most – Part of a Larger Pattern in Trump Tax Plans
With Trump chaos-making and zone-flooding, some gimmies to the well-f, like a proposed tax break on home sales, are going under the radar.
Read more...Trump Again Applies His Tariff Wrecking Ball to US Citizens and Businesses with 100% Levy on Imported Patented Drugs, 25% on Imported Trucks, 30% to 50% on Furnishings
Trump is again deploying his tariff weapon, mainly at hapless American patients and consumers….and Indian drugmakers.
Read more...Masters and Minions and Muppets, Oh My!
Time for muppets to develop class consciousness and unite.
Read more...Satyajit Das: Stablecoins – Invention Looking For A Problem?
Satyajit Das sets forth the very strong case against stablecoin.
Read more...US Medical Care Set to Fracture Over MAHA as States and Physicians Groups Break With Administration Recommendations, Plan to Fund Own Research
How an informational civil war is starting in the wake of MAHA.
Read more...U.S. Military Leaders Plan to Use the Killing of Charlie Kirk to Boost Recruitment. Will It Work?
The armed forces face much bigger problems than can be solved by a useful martyr and a catchy slogan.
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