Sunday, September 21, 2025

Alaska’s Marine Ecosystem Is Changing ‘Decades Too Early’ Due to Climate Crisis

More sad news for wildlife in Alaska.

The Race to Slash ‘Red Tape’ in Post-Brexit Britain Has Begun. How Can It Be Resisted?

Brexit is being used to accelerate the neoliberal race to the bottom.

Live Blog: Democrat Presidential Primary Debate #12 in Charleston, SC

Candidates! Candidates! Candidates! ★★★ Seven candidates on one stage! ★★★ Come on down!

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/25/2020

Today’s Water Cooler:

3 Energy Sectors Most Threatened by the Coronavirus

The coronavirus has already whacked energy prices. But which products are particularly vulnerable?

Links 2/25/2020

Michael Hudson: The Democrats’ Quandary – In a Struggle Between Oligarchy and Democracy, Something Must Give

The Democrats’ civil war over who controls the party may be coming to a head.

CalPERS’ Dishonest Response to Representative Jim Banks Regarding Chief Investment Officer Ben Meng and CalPERS’ Chinese Investments

Rep.Jim Banks pressed CalPERS on dodgy Chnese investments. CalPERS gave Banks a free shot via flagrant lies, but will Banks catch on?

Is Bloomberg Buying the DNC? If So, What Does He Plan to Do With It?

A closer look at Bloomberg’s attempted takeover of the DNC.

2:00PM Water Cooler 2/24/2020

Today’s Water Cooler:

New Mexico Attorney General Sues Google Over Kiddie Privacy

New Mexico AG Hector Balderas sues Google for violating children’s privacy under federal and state statutes. Don’t be evil indeed!

Links 2/24/2020

To Many’s Dismay, Permian Produces More Gas and Condensate Instead of Oil and Profits

Justin Mikula continues to document fracking follies; this installment focuses on the challenges stymieing profitability in the top US oil field, the Permian shale.

Coronavirus: Panic Starting

The rapid spread of coronavirus in Italy has finally focused Mr. Market’s mind, as well as that of officials in Europe.

Andrew Bacevich: Pseudo-Events as a New Normal

Are pseudo-events the bread and circuses of the Information Age?