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U.K. Parliament Asks: Did Russia Try to Sway Brexit Vote?

By Underground | October 24, 2017

Parliament is asking Facebook, Twitter and others about potential efforts by Moscow to influence voters, as it did in the U.S. and France. Can we stop blaming everything on Russia? Source: U.K. … Continue reading U.K. Parliament Asks: Did Russia Try to Sway Brexit Vote?

I will return Saudi Arabia to moderate Islam, says crown prince | The Guardian

By Charles | October 24, 2017

Mohammed bin Salman tells the Guardian that ultra-conservative state has been ‘not normal’ for past 30 years Smart, since the world is moving away from oil and in order to appeal to … Continue reading I will return Saudi Arabia to moderate Islam, says crown prince | The Guardian

Ocean acidification is deadly threat to marine life, finds eight-year study

By Underground | October 24, 2017

Plastic pollution, overfishing, global warming and increased acidification from burning fossil fuels means oceans are increasingly hostile to marine life Serious stuff that needs to be addressed. But will be difficult with the current US administration completely denying that global warming even exists. Source: Ocean acidification is deadly threat to marine life, … Continue reading Ocean acidification is deadly threat to marine life, finds eight-year study

EPA cancels climate change talks by agency scientists at conference.

By Underground | October 23, 2017

The EPA has sparked more fears it is suppressing discussion about climate change. The agency has not explained why the scientists were pulled, but the move has scientists worried. I guess this … Continue reading EPA cancels climate change talks by agency scientists at conference.

Nelson M. Rosario on Twitter: “One like, one unpopular Blockchain/Cryptocurrency opinion”

By Underground | October 22, 2017

“One like, one unpopular Blockchain/Cryptocurrency opinion” Interesting thread on Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. Click the below image for the actual Twitter thread: Source: Nelson M. Rosario on Twitter: “One like, one unpopular Blockchain/Cryptocurrency … Continue reading Nelson M. Rosario on Twitter: “One like, one unpopular Blockchain/Cryptocurrency opinion”

Bank Downgrades Chipotle, Complaining It Pays Workers Too Much. Chipotle Says That’s Bunk.

By Underground | October 22, 2017

Bank of America doesn’t know what it’s talking about, Chipotle says. The average Chipotle worker makes $9/hr. This is why being listed on the stock market is bad for employees, as it … Continue reading Bank Downgrades Chipotle, Complaining It Pays Workers Too Much. Chipotle Says That’s Bunk.

Ted Cruz Family Outtakes

By Underground | October 21, 2017

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WTF?

EPA’s climate change website reappears, missing the word ‘climate’

By Underground | October 21, 2017

Hey EPA, you forgot something. A couple months back all climate change pages on the EPA website were suddenly removed. They have returned but all references to climate change have been removed. … Continue reading EPA’s climate change website reappears, missing the word ‘climate’

How Could Euro Nations Start A New Currency? – Warren Mosler

By Underground | October 19, 2017

Very interesting. Important because this strategy is a ‘plan b” strategy, meaning it will work. Because it will work it can be used as an effective strategy to force the EU to … Continue reading How Could Euro Nations Start A New Currency? – Warren Mosler

Jacinda Ardern set to become New Zealand PM

By Underground | October 19, 2017

Jacinda Ardern is set to become the next prime minister of New Zealand in a meteoric rise to power just months after taking control of the opposition Labour party in the middle of an election campaign. Ms Ardern, 37, … will become one of her country’s youngest prime ministers and the third … Continue reading Jacinda Ardern set to become New Zealand PM

Prosperity gap benefiting wealthy, deepening inequality

By Underground | October 18, 2017

More than 52 million Americans live in deeply-disadvantaged, “distressed” neighborhoods. Source: Prosperity gap benefiting wealthy, deepening inequality Continue reading Prosperity gap benefiting wealthy, deepening inequality

Good Reporting

Opioid epidemic crisis law from ’60 minutes’ investigation could be repealed

By Underground | October 18, 2017

A bill that once passed through Congress without much objection is now being called into question after an explosive “60 Minutes”–Washington Post investigation. The investigation found that members of Congress, … Continue reading Opioid epidemic crisis law from ’60 minutes’ investigation could be repealed