Category Archives: Guest Post

Whither Hegemony? Prof. Wen Tiejun Foreword to Michael Hudson’s The Destiny of Civilization

The development and future of America’s hegemony is a major focus of Michael Hudson’s new book, The Destiny of Civilization.

How Better Ventilation Can Help ‘Covid-Proof’ Your Home

Some easy home ventilation tips that could help relatives and colleagues.

Peru Sues Spanish Oil Giant Repsol for Billions After “Worst Ever” Oil Spill

Peru’s prime minister, Mirtha Vásquez, claims that Repsol “apparently” did not even have a contingency plan in place for an oil spill.

When Central Bank Saviours Are the Problem

Countries around the world will suffer from central bank malpractice as the Fed and its peers act as if they can treat supply side inflation

Links 5/16/2022

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Anticapitalist Condition

Is this hyperbole: “Attention deficit disorder is the neurological condition of late capitalism.”

Plastic Watch: Nanoplastics and Coffee Cups

Yet another reason to dispense with disposable coffee cups: nanoplastics, which are ingested when the coffee is drunk. The health implications of their ubiquity is unknown and has not yet been well-studied.

Links 5/15/2022

As the Planet Warms, Let’s Be Clear: We Are Sacrificing Lives for Profits

Climate change is the result of a deadly calculus: human lives are worth risking and even losing over the profits of global corporations.

Book Review: The Toxic Legacy of DDT

In “How to Sell a Poison,” Elena Conis chronicles the history of DDT and its lasting impact.

2:00PM Water Cooler 5/13/2022

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Time Is Running Out to Save Sri Lanka from Total Economic Collapse

Once hailed as South Asia’s ‘success story’, Sri Lanka has faced months of escalating violent unrest.

Links 5/13/2022

Washington Faces Ultimate Snub, As Latin American Heads of State Threaten to Boycott Summit of Americas

“The real risk is that — after nearly three decades of summitry — this year’s [Summit of Americas] may be interpreted as a gravestone on U.S. influence in the region.”