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Tech industry urges US to avoid policies that weaken encryption

By Charles | June 9, 2015

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

By Charles | June 9, 2015

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

By Charles | June 8, 2015

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

By Charles | June 5, 2015

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

By chris | June 3, 2015 2

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…

By Charles | June 2, 2015

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?

By Charles | May 31, 2015

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

By Charles | May 29, 2015

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

By Charles | May 28, 2015 1

“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

By Charles | May 28, 2015

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

By Charles | May 27, 2015

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

By Charles | May 27, 2015

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