The IMF makes a careful case for more redistribution.
Monday, July 21, 2025
On the Cost of Gun Ownership
Economists debate guns.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/11/2017
Today’s Water Cooler: NAFTA, Puerto Rico, Russian’s troll game is strong, job losses, diamond bullion, drones, health care, Thelonius Monk
“Worse Than Big Tobacco”: How Big Pharma Fuels the Opioid Epidemic
How an out-of-control opioid industry is threatening public health on a mammoth scale.
Matt Stoller: Toward a New Democracy
Believe it or not, we are starting to reclaim our democracy, and the Naked Capitalism community is on the front lines of this fight.
Michel Barnier Pushing EU to Discuss Trade Relations with UK; Germany and France Opposed
A seemingly positive bit of news on the Brexit front means a lot less than the latest round of UK reporting would have you believe.
The High Price of Cheap Cannabis
Big ag is moving into cannabis farming, which means less sustainable practices. Can “little pot” find a way to survive?
Catalonia Declares Independence but Hits Hold Button; Spain Sets Emergency Meeting; Good Outcomes Unlikely: Update – Rajoy Forces Secessionsits’ Hands
The impasse in Catalonia continues, and neither side has a graceful way out.
Hooray! Wow! Met Our Fifth Goal, On to Our Sixth: More Original Reporting
Once again, to the Tip Jar, to fund original reporting! Help us turn the hot lights on looting and other unsavory conduct!
Announcing the 2017 Harry Shearer “Double Your Donation” Challenge!
Harry Shearer has issued a reader challenge! Help make it a success!
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/10/2017
Today’s Water Cooler: NAFTA ISDS, billionaire donors, Bannon insurgency, Weinstein, kakistocracy, small business optimism, AI, trees, sleep
Social Justice: Debt, Solidarity or Care?
Why some arguments for social justice may have more persuasive power, as well as underlying validity, than others.
Theresa May Tries to Pass Off Handwaves as Meaningful Planning in Case of Disorderly Brexit
The Government provides yet more evidence that it is utterly unprepared for Brexit.
