Aiee, the TPP is back as the CPTPP. Same bad features but no US market access. What’s not to like?
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Big Things Are Happening in the Lithium Triangle
As the global race for “white gold” intensifies, the so-called “Lithium Triangle” in South America is taking on increasing importance in the global economy.
Michael Hudson on Finance Capitalism’s Self-Destructive Nature
Michael Hudson rings the changes on a favorite theme: the differences between the financial capitalism and industrial capitalism systems
Novichok Investigation Collapses in London Court — Adam Chapman, Lawyer Appointed to Represent Sergei & Yulia Skripal, Doesn’t
A bizarre scene of court chaos as a lawyer supposedly representing key witnesses, the Skripals, in an infamous poising case, plays very dumb.
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/18/2022
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Temporarily Open Thread ~
International Labor Organization Reports on Gig Worker Protest
Platform workers are well networked, with strengthening sinews of solidarity that transcend individual companies. It is also important to note that platform labour protest tends to emerge from the bottom up, particularly in the global South, where such protests are overwhelmingly led by informal groups of workers.
Russia’s Campaign in Ukraine: Nearing an Inflection Point?
A high level update on Russia v. Ukraine, since the mainstream media has taken to averting its eyes.
Biden’s FTC Has Blocked 4 Hospital Mergers and Is Poised to Thwart More Consolidation Attempts
The Biden administration’s new majority on the commission is primed to more aggressively combat consolidation in the health care industry than it has in past years.
How Sustainable Manufacturing Could Help Reduce the Environmental Impact of Industry
A short overview of sustainable manufacturing, an idea whose time ought to have come.
The Great Railroad Strike of 2022 Averted (So Far) After Biden Intervenes
Will railroads have a long, hot summer?
In Agriculture, a Perennial Problem with Grains
Some researchers say Kernza will make the food system more sustainable; others doubt it will ever produce enough grain.
