Before obtaining the required permits, Diversified Energy began installing cryptocurrency mining infrastructure on one of its thousands of well pads.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Austerity for the Plebes, Bank Rescues for the Rich
The bank panic is proving to be an exercise in class warfare that may well wind up further strengthening the right.
Why the Repeal of Anti-Union Laws in Michigan Boosts Workers Nationwide
The union revival is gaining ground, with the latest win being the reversal of a “right to work” law in Michigan.
European Gas Prices Extend Gains As French Strikes Block LNG Imports
The economic effects of the massive French strikes are starting to extend beyond France, although so far in a limited way. Is more to come?
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/29/2023
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Herman Daly (1938-2022): The Economist for Our Time
The double question implied throughout Herman Daly’s work as an economist is this: “Is the economy for the people, or are the people for the economy?” nomy for the people, or are the people for the economy?”
Fossil Fuel Industry Phase-Out: Three Critical Worker Guarantees for a Just Transition
PERI research shows just transition policies are easily affordable in all high-income countries and critical to limiting climate change
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/28/2023
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‘The Billionaire Bailout’: FDIC Chair Says the Biggest Deposit Accounts at SVB Held $13 Billion
“The bailout really did protect billionaires from taking a modest haircut.”
As Longterm Partnership With Us Fades, Saudi Arabia Seeks to Diversify Its Diplomacy – And Recent Deals With China, Iran and Russia Fit This Strategy
US policy takes a hit in the Middle East.
Brazil Looks To Strengthen Ties With China, As Taiwan Loses Yet Another Ally in Latin America
“Brazilian and Chinese interests… align at present in some important areas, the most important being an investment in a multipolar world order.”
US Continues Its Abuse of the EU With Recent Inflation Reduction Act Agreement
The deal allows European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to sell a breakthrough without accomplishing anything for Europe.
Is Our Health Care System Turning Hospitals into (Covid) Death Traps?
Hospital epidemiologists are following the science. Is anybody else?
