Demand for materials like lithium that are essential to many so-called “green energy” technologies are setting up conflicts, including war.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
The Rise of Alternative for Germany: Who Are Its Supporters and Examining the Fascism Question
Has a chunk of the German electorate suddenly discovered their inner fascist?
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/19/2023
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Bloomberg Details How Unqualified CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Nicole Musicco Floundered Before Sudden Exit; Sports Focus Raises Specter of Possible Conflicts of Interest
More on the implosion of former CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Nicole Musicco.
Announcing Second SOS “Double Your Donations” Challenge!
Another generous donor has stepped up! Please meet their challenge, particularly if you haven’t yet participated in the fundraiser!
Ukrainian Ambassador to Mexico Loses Plot After Russian Military Takes Part in Mexico’s Independence Day Parade
Other countries that took part include China, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba and Brazil. Conspicuously absent was any country from NATO, including Mexico’s USMCA trade partners, the US and Canada.
Save Billions or Stick With Humira? Drug Brokers Engage in Blatant Price Gouging as FTC Investigates and Some Health Plans Rebel
Demand that state legislators investigate pharmacy benefit manager price-gouging for biologics like Humira when cheaper biosimilars exist
Iran’s Latest Move Brings A New Nuclear Deal With The U.S. Closer
The US is trying to craft JCPOA 2.0 with Iran.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/18/2023
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The Intercept’s Latest Leak Might Deal Irreparable Damage to Pakistani-Chinese Relations
The latest Intercept leaks confirm the notion that neither China nor Russia can trust Pakistan. That has awkward implications for China.
IM Doc: What Does Naked Capitalism Mean to Me?
IM Doc gives a rousing fundraiser appeal….and also describes systemic problems with Covid vaccine data.
CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Nicole Musicco Resigns Abruptly, Intensifying CalPERS’ Senior Staffing Instability
CalPERS lurches into a new crisis. The official story of the sudden resignation of CIO Nicole Musicco does not add up. What gives?
Bravo! Met Our Sixth Goal, On to Our Seventh: More Original Reporting
Thanks to your responses to our emergency appeals, we can launch our final target, more original reporting. Please chip in!
