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Monday, July 21, 2025
Eastern Europe Showed How Neoliberalism Produces Reactionary Populism, Like Trump
Trump’s antecedents in Eastern Europe show how widening inequality and failed economic promises pave the way for reactionary politics.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/5/2017
Today’s Water Cooler: Mike Pence, Moore v. Jones, tax reform, PMI/ISM, drivers wanted, Dollar General, college debt, tech solidarity, Corbyn
Germany’s Dystopian Plans for Europe: From Fantasy to Reality?
For Germany, the idea of Europeanism has allowed its elites to conceal their hegemonic project behind the veil of ‘European integration’.
Security Train Wreck Confirms Apple’s Crapification
A security meltdown confirms that Apple is running on brand fumes.
Brexit’s Irish Checkmate
Brexit talks and Theresa May are in serious trouble.
Gaius Publius: Deficit Talk Is a Trap. Will Democrats Fall Into It?
The Democrats would join the Republicans in using deficits to justify cutting Medicare, Social Security, and other services. Don’t let them.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/4/2017
Today’s Water Cooler: ISDS, Sanders on the road, Moore v. Jones, Flynn, factory orders, leading indicators, Bitcoin, the Haslams, tap dancing
House Members Tee Up Bipartisan Bill to Kill CFPB Payday Lending Rule
Bipartisan support emerges for overturn of CFPB’s payday lending rule; will this prove to be another Cordray fail?
Wolf Richter: Carmegeddon for Tesla
The monthly moment of truth for automakers and for Tesla, the results ain’t pretty. This is where hype goes to die.
Tax Cuts, Wages and Salaries: Will Lower Taxes and Profit Repatriation Help Workers?
Debunking some of the claims of tax “reform” proponents, like that giving companies a tax break to repatriate profits will create jobs.
UK Press Making Optimistic Noises re Big Brexit Hurdle: Breakthrough or Headfake?
Today is the day of a big Brexit deadline. But don’t get your hopes up.
Will Ketchup Again Count as a Vegetable? USDA Delays School Lunch Rules
USDA delays compliance with some school lunch rules. Other steps needed to reduce food waste and provide healthier options.
