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Tech industry urges US to avoid policies that weaken encryption
Open letter sent to Obama from groups representing Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft as report suggests fear of surveillance costs economy $35bn a year. It’s probably even more than $35B a year … Continue reading Tech industry urges US to avoid policies that weaken encryption
The best antidote to drug use isn’t tougher laws – it’s growing old
The Global Drug Survey 2015 shows most drug users do so regardless of the law, but it’s a passing phase – so what’s most needed is some help to stay safe. It’s … Continue reading The best antidote to drug use isn’t tougher laws – it’s growing old
Why we have poverty, explained by a 13 year old
It’s the banks and their influence over governments. Source: (24) Why we need a central bank #WaveOfAction… – Worldwide Wave of Action Continue reading Why we have poverty, explained by a 13 year old
Even Affluent American Strongly Support Higher Taxes on the Rich | naked capitalism
As they have for decades, Americans poll in favor of higher taxes on top earners. Source: Even Affluent American Strongly Support Higher Taxes on the Rich | naked capitalism Continue reading Even Affluent American Strongly Support Higher Taxes on the Rich | naked capitalism
20,000 London police to wear body cams by early next year
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson has today announced plans to supply the majority of Metropolitan Police officers with roughly 20,000 body-worn cameras Source: 20,000 London police to wear body cams by … Continue reading 20,000 London police to wear body cams by early next year
You know you understand modern money when…
Interesting article I found. You know you understand modern money when… You know the difference between a currency issuer and a currency user. You know that the US, UK [or name your … Continue reading You know you understand modern money when…
President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership should it be called the Treason Act?
Imagine if President Reagan had introduced a massive treaty with the Soviet Union that would have imposed Russian laws upon the United States of America… Source: President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership should be … Continue reading President Obama’s Trans-Pacific Partnership should it be called the Treason Act?
Greece’s depression worse than the Great Depression
And it looks far from over. Source: Greece’s depression worse Great Depression Continue reading Greece’s depression worse than the Great Depression
Journalist’s Fake Story Shows How Lazy Journalists Are
“Slim by Chocolate!” the headlines blared. A team of German researchers had found that people on a low-carb diet lost weight 10 percent faster if they ate a chocolate bar every day. … Continue reading Journalist’s Fake Story Shows How Lazy Journalists Are
Here’s how much corporations paid US senators to fast-track the TPP bill
Critics of the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership are unlikely to be silenced by an analysis of the flood of money it took to push the pact over its latest hurdle Source: Here’s how … Continue reading Here’s how much corporations paid US senators to fast-track the TPP bill
CIA Stops Sharing Climate Change Info With Scientists
The intelligence agency quietly has shut down a program that provided climate researchers with data from spy satellites and other sources. → Why is this? Is it that the info doesn’t coincide … Continue reading CIA Stops Sharing Climate Change Info With Scientists
Since 1980 CA Built 22 Prisons & 1 University
Enough is enough. We demand more empathy, more accountability, more economic opportunity, more compassion, more dignity, more power and more opportunity for… Source: FEATURE: #ManifestJustice art exhibit in Los Angeles – AFROPUNK Continue reading Since 1980 CA Built 22 Prisons & 1 University