Category Archives: Guest Post

Links 6/3/2020

Hubert Horan: What Will it Take to Save the Airlines?

The airlines are facing an existential crisis, yet no one in power is inclinded or even equipped to intervene.

The Fleming Myth and the Public Sector Contribution to Discovery and Development of New Cancer Drugs

Abstract, “basic research” is essential to drug discovery. It is also largely funded by the public sector.

Michael Hudson: Fed’s $10 Trillion Defends Assets of the Rich

Michael Hudson gives a detailed, if sobering, account of the outlook for the economy.

Why Did Covid-19 Spiral Out of Control?

Some Covid-19 sleuthing.

What’s the Earliest a Progressive Democrat Can Be Elected President?

Progressive pickins look mighty slim.

Condé Nast Hopelessly Botches Taking Paid Subscription As It Dumps Writers

Does Condé Nast not want your money?

New Poll Says a Majority of Americans Would Privilege Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 Over Restarting the Economy (Despite the Relentless Assault of Get Back to Work, Slackers! Propaganda)

New ABC-Washington Post poll shows a majority favor halting the spread of COVID-19 over restarting the economy – despite the propaganda blitz.

Links 6/1/2020

Watch: This Is What It Looks Like When the Response to Protests Against Police Violence Is… More Police Violence

Compilation of footage of police response to protests in various U.S. cities over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd, plus Amnesty International condemnation.

COVID-19 Impact on the Fashion Industry: Slow Down

The pace of the wasteful fashion industry will slow as we learn to cope with COVID-19. Will sustainability become more than a buzzword?

Links 5/31/2020

The Federal Reserve’s Coronavirus Crisis Actions, Explained (Part 7)

This is part 7 of my ongoing coverage of the Federal Reserve’s Coronavirus actions.