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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Softer Monetary Policy Increases Inequality
Quelle suprise! Asset-goosing loose monetary policy helps the rich more than the poor even in egalitarian Denmark.
Competition Heats Up in the Melting Arctic, and the US Isn’t Prepared to Counter Russia
Shocker! Russia is end-running the US in the Arctic, even though Sarah Palin has been keeping an eye out. Where have the arm merchants been?
Another False Start in Africa Sold with Gates Foundation Green Revolution Myths
The Gates-Foundation-promoted Green Revolution has proven harmful and also crowded out safer and effective ecological agriculture projects
Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty of Second Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder and Second Degree Manslaughter in George Floyd Trial
Jurors in the George Floyd trial found Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts: second degree nurder, third degree murder and second degree manslaughter
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/20/2021
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The Shock and Reality of Catching Covid After Being Vaccinated
A discussion of Covid “breakthrough” cases.
Europe’s Eminence Grise, BlackRock, Is Helping to Write Europe’s Sustainable Banking Rules. What Could Go Wrong?
Despite facing accusations of rampant greenwashing, BlackRock is once again in the driving seat of public policy in Europe. But its potential conflicts of interest are at least finally attracting a little attention.
Latest Filings in Devastating Lawsuit Against Bank of America, Credit Suisse, and Bayer Board Members and Executives Over Disastrous Monsanto Acquisition
More artful lawyering in the derivative case against Bayer management, its board and financial advisers over the disastrous Monsanto purchase
Covid Is Hitting Workers Differently Than the Financial Crisis
Unlike the Great Recession, the pandemic has hit women workers harder than men, as well as the job prospects of lower education workers.
Opioids Crisis: Trial of Four Drugmakers Begins in California
Tennessee judge enters default judgment against opioids manufacturer Endo Pharmaceuticals for discovery misconduct.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/19/2021
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