Sacramento wraps up its legislative session with efforts to disappear the homeless.
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Social Security Overpays Billions to People, Many on Disability. Then It Demands the Money Back
The Social Security Administration is trying to reclaim billions of dollars from many of the nation’s poorest and most vulnerable.
SOS “Double Your Donations” Challenge
Two benefactors teamed up for a special “SOS” donations challenge to give this fundraiser a shot of adrenaline. Please take them up on their offer!
Bravo! Met Our Fifth Goal, and on to the Sixth: Expanding Our Reach
On to a new goal: expanding our reach to counter the effects of an environment hostile to independent voices.
“We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Programming for This Important Announcement”
A 2019 fake news announcement is at risk of coming true in late 2024: fundraising is coming up so short we may have to restructure or shut NC
The War in Ukraine Helps Advance the Great EU Neoliberal Project
Movers and shakers cash in while workers are disciplined and the welfare state is cut.
Russia and Iran Are On The Same Page Regarding Armenia
Tehran and Moscow refuse to play into the neocons’ hands.
Satyajit Das: Why You Should Support Naked Capitalism’s “Imagined Community” (More Powerful Than That Might Sound!)
Why Naked Capitalism is a rare sort of community and a worthy enterprise. So please contribute! The Tip Jar beckons.
The Resumption Of US Military Activity In Niger Puts France On The Strategic Backfoot
The Niger situation has developed not necessarily to France’s advantage.
How Public Pianos Decorated by Artists Came to Dot Portland’s Streets and Parks
Portland provides pianos as a public amenity.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/15/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Bravo! Met Our Fourth Goal, On to Our Fifth: Karōshi Prevention
Help meet the goal of keeping Yves and her fellow writers in fighting form by providing for some down time!
‘This Is Our Defining Moment’: UAW Launches Historic Strikes Against Big Three Automakers
The once-feared UAW is flexing some muscle. Complaints about expenses are disingenuous v, the cost of stock manipulation, aka buybacks.
