~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Boeing strike news (thickheaded management digs deeper); Trump assassination roundup, now with stochastic terrorism; The new kitten ~
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Local Decline and Populism
Would prettying up small city high streets in decline ward off dreaded right wing populism?
Conor Gallagher: Naked Capitalism – The Story Behind the Story
Naked Capitalism answers the why — a practice that has fallen off at mainstream and independent news sites and is needed now more than ever.
Google Wallet Unveils Plans to Develop a New Digital ID System By Digitising US Passports
“People are increasingly looking for ways to digitize everyday items — with one of the top requests being a digital ID.”
What Does ‘Recyclable’ Really Mean?
A trade group is lobbying to redefine recyclable, pressuring regulators to make plastic appear more environmentally friendly.
Can the UN Save Palestine from US-Israeli Genocide?
The UN General Assembly can sanction Israel for violating the ICJ ruling to expel settlers from the West Bank and Jerusalem. What then?
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/16/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Kamala’s latest promotion: ice cream. Needs a better name, though; Stein on the ballot in Georgia; Boeing takes cash flow measures, butchers messaging; Naming waypoints in the air! ~
On the Second Trump Assassination Attempt: What We Know So Far
Taking another shot.
Vicky Cookies: Naked Capitalism – One of the Few Worthwhile Things
Naked Capitalism is a welcome alternative to the often dystopian mainstream media as well as an aid to people’s movements everywhere.
Boeing Faces Cash Crunch and Ratings Downgrade as Machinists Union Goes on Strike
Boeing is in a staredown with its machinists’ union over pay and other issues. With downgrade possible, what are the odds of a bailout?
Revolutionize Global Water Access
How solar-powered water pumps could alleviate shortages of potable water, particularly in poor parts of the world.
Hooray! Met Our Sixth Goal, On to Our Seventh: More Original Reporting
Naked Capitalism is on to its biggest and sexiest target, more original reporting. Give generously so we can make even more trouble!
We’re Getting Sick of Noise Pollution
Keeping Our World Cooler Will Also Make It Quieter
