Category Archives: Guest Post

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.

Nurses Don’t Want to Be Hailed as ‘Heroes’ During a Pandemic – They Want More Resources and Support

The public and health care organizations can help nurses now by increasing access to mental health support and providing adequate resources, safe working conditions and organizational transparency.

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.

Links 11/13/21

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/12/2021

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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.

Links 11/12/2021

Is HSBC Really the Right Bank to Spearhead New Global “Sustainable Finance” Rules?

The UK-based lender, with one of the longest rap sheets in the banking world, is one of a number of big banks leading efforts ostensibly aimed at greening global finance.

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.

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/11/2021

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Magical Thinking on Fertilizer and Climate Change

Fertilizer as the centerpiece of “climate-stupid agriculture.”

Links 11/11/2021

Why Naked Capitalism Is Such a Precious Place for Writers

Naked Capitalism gives its writers an unusal degree of freedom, and its sharp-eyed, well-informed commentariat holds them to high standards.

Medicare’s Open Enrollment Is Open Season for Scammers

Seniors be warned: This Medicare open enrollment season is setting up to be more treacherous than ever.