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Letters: The EU referendum isn’t about economics – it’s about democracy
The EU In/Out debate has largely been focussed upon economics, which are imponderables, yet described as facts. When we vote in general and in the referendum in particular … Continue reading Letters: The EU referendum isn’t about economics – it’s about democracy
Craig Wright revealed as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
Australian entrepreneur Craig Wright has publicly identified himself as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. People still have their doubts, but the evidence does appear to support that this is the guy. What does … Continue reading Craig Wright revealed as Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto
TTIP: Free trade at expense of the environment?
Greenpeace has published and plans to analyze leaked documents regarding the transatlantic free trade deal TTIP. The planned agreement has been a thorn in environmentalists’ side for quite some time. The bottom … Continue reading TTIP: Free trade at expense of the environment?
False Idols
Very cool street art I found on our street. Don’t know who the artist is, but it has a secret message attached to the back! Continue reading False Idols
US government $19 trillion debt not a problem
It’s a big number, but it doesn’t mean there is big danger, Scott Brown of Raymond James said. This article states that the gov’t debt is not a problem, which it isn’t, then … Continue reading US government $19 trillion debt not a problem
What Are the Origins of May Day? | Jacobin
Rosa Luxemburg on the roots of May Day. May Day, the start of the 8-hour work day. Started in Australia in 1856, a day of complete work stoppage to try to get … Continue reading What Are the Origins of May Day? | Jacobin
Dark Money and an I.R.S. Blindfold
A bill under consideration could open the doors for secret foreign contributions to American political campaigns. What this means is that foreign regimes will be able to put into power the leader … Continue reading Dark Money and an I.R.S. Blindfold
No state where one can afford 1-br apt. working 40 hrs at min wage
“There isn’t a single state where someone can afford a 1-br apartment while working 40 hrs at min wage. This makes you understand why the minimum wage is such an important issue. … Continue reading No state where one can afford 1-br apt. working 40 hrs at min wage
France riots over labour laws sees a Porsche go up in flames
You think this is from a Hollywood movie and Tom Cruise is off to the left sipping some water? No, this is in France. Right now. NOT ONE mention of this in … Continue reading France riots over labour laws sees a Porsche go up in flames
The Haystack on Vimeo
Brought to you by Scenes of Reason,The Haystack documentary, is a real life investigation into 21st century surveillance in the UK and the Investigatory Powers (IP)… Why is privacy so important and … Continue reading The Haystack on Vimeo
Welcome to the Gun Show! Amy Schumer
The hosts on a shopping show prove that there’s no reason why everyone can’t own a gun. Source: Welcome to the Gun Show!- – Video Clip | Comedy Central Continue reading Welcome to the Gun Show! Amy Schumer
Tampa mother charged with manslaughter after sick child dies
On Feb. 7, 2015, the child began vomiting and complaining about severe headaches. After interviewing several witnesses, investigators with the Sheriff’s Office and the State Attorney’s Office learned that Stridiron decided not … Continue reading Tampa mother charged with manslaughter after sick child dies