Who’d have thunk it? Having goverment do more for citizens, such as New Deal programs, leads to citizens willing to do more for their county.
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Alaska’s Marine Ecosystem Is Changing ‘Decades Too Early’ Due to Climate Crisis
More sad news for wildlife in Alaska.
The Race to Slash ‘Red Tape’ in Post-Brexit Britain Has Begun. How Can It Be Resisted?
Brexit is being used to accelerate the neoliberal race to the bottom.
Live Blog: Democrat Presidential Primary Debate #11 in Charleston, SC
Candidates! Candidates! Candidates! ★★★ Seven candidates on one stage! ★★★ Come on down!
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/25/2020
Today’s Water Cooler:
3 Energy Sectors Most Threatened by the Coronavirus
The coronavirus has already whacked energy prices. But which products are particularly vulnerable?
Michael Hudson: The Democrats’ Quandary – In a Struggle Between Oligarchy and Democracy, Something Must Give
The Democrats’ civil war over who controls the party may be coming to a head.
CalPERS’ Dishonest Response to Representative Jim Banks Regarding Chief Investment Officer Ben Meng and CalPERS’ Chinese Investments
Rep.Jim Banks pressed CalPERS on dodgy Chnese investments. CalPERS gave Banks a free shot via flagrant lies, but will Banks catch on?
Is Bloomberg Buying the DNC? If So, What Does He Plan to Do With It?
A closer look at Bloomberg’s attempted takeover of the DNC.
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/24/2020
Today’s Water Cooler:
New Mexico Attorney General Sues Google Over Kiddie Privacy
New Mexico AG Hector Balderas sues Google for violating children’s privacy under federal and state statutes. Don’t be evil indeed!
To Many’s Dismay, Permian Produces More Gas and Condensate Instead of Oil and Profits
Justin Mikula continues to document fracking follies; this installment focuses on the challenges stymieing profitability in the top US oil field, the Permian shale.
