The debate over what to do about trees and deforestation continues.
Monday, January 12, 2026
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic: Part 1 of 4: Structure and Background
Drawing lessons from three books on the Roman Republic.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/21/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers, I’ll be back in a few moments with the latest on Mitt Romney! –lambert UPDATE All done! Politics 2020 “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank […]
Four Companies Settle Just Before Bellwether Opioids Trial Was to Begin Today in Ohio
Last minute settlement halts first federal opioids trial, due to begin today in Ohio; this would have been the opening courtroom clash in the complex MDL.
UAW and GM Reach a Deal, But Will Autoworkers Support It?
Two former autoworkers leaders examine how the militancy of rank and file union membership carried the current GM strike, how it could transform unions, and how this speaks to the larger struggle with capitalism.
Brexit: Time Is of the Essence
Why Johnson’s Brexit may be in more trouble than it seems.
Drug Watchdog Finds $5.1 Billion in Price Gouging on 9 Drugs
Another indictment of drug pricing.
Please Be Sure to Swing by Our NYC Meetup with Jerri-Lynn, Tuesday October 29
A friendly reminder to your NYC residents and visitors: Be sure to drop by our meetup next week.
Climate Change: New York AG Takes Exxon to Trial This Week; Massachusetts Poised to Follow
New York begins climate change trial against Exxon Monday; meanwhile, Massachusetts is readying its own action.
Will the Public End up Paying to Clean up the Fracking Boom?
Justin Mikulka continues his excellent coverage of fracking for DeSmogBlog.
SUVs Are Back, and They’re Spewing a Boggling Amount of Carbon
SUVs illustrate how the US is rejecting greenhouse gas reduction.
Impoverished Economics? Unpacking the Economics Nobel Prize
Yves here. Even thought the mainstream media, as usual, duly applauded the winners of this year’s “Nobel” prize in economics, there’s been less attention paid to the recipients than usual and far more criticism, some very measured, others more critical. The winners helped develop and promote an approach to development economics they called “randomized control […]
