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Private Toll Operators Salivate Over Donald Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
As Trump rolls out an infrastructure plan focusing on concessions to private companies, toll operators are on a lobbyist spending spree. Source: Private Toll Operators Salivate Over Donald Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Continue reading Private Toll Operators Salivate Over Donald Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
Errata Security: How The Intercept Outed Reality Winner
It seems that the government has put into printers special yellow dots that tell when and on what printer something was printed! Source: Errata Security: How The Intercept Outed Reality Winner Here is more … Continue reading Errata Security: How The Intercept Outed Reality Winner
Study: Texas has highest maternal mortality rate in developed world
A University of Maryland-led study found that the state’s maternal mortality rate is the highest in not only the U.S., but the developed world. So much for American Exceptionalism! Source: Study: Texas has … Continue reading Study: Texas has highest maternal mortality rate in developed world
Corbyn Vows To End UK Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the UK Labour Party, has vowed to halt all weapons sales from the UK to Saudi Arabia if he wins the general election on 8 June – just … Continue reading Corbyn Vows To End UK Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
The Argument Against Basic Income – Bloomberg
Pavlina Tcherneva, Bard College associate professor, explains why she believes basic income is a bad idea. She speaks with Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal on “What’d You Miss?” Pavlina is correct.. Basic Income is … Continue reading The Argument Against Basic Income – Bloomberg
What if the US Treasury Could Order the Federal Reserve to Increase the Balance in Its Spending Account Whenever it Needed to and Everyone Knew that It Could?
Well, it just so happens, that it can order the Federal Reserve to do that. It’s just that not everyone knows that it can. And among those that know, there are many … Continue reading What if the US Treasury Could Order the Federal Reserve to Increase the Balance in Its Spending Account Whenever it Needed to and Everyone Knew that It Could?
I think this is pretty relevant today
Source: I think this is pretty relevant today. – PoliticalHumor Continue reading I think this is pretty relevant today
How the United States Looked Before The EPA
The Nixon administration commissioned 100 photographers for the project. Perhaps the EPA does do good? Source: How the United States Looked Before The EPA | Fortune.com Continue reading How the United States Looked Before The EPA
The “Money Tree” – where money actually comes from
Source: Real Media on Twitter I think this paper I published in 2000 pairs well with what @AnnPettifor is explaing here. https://t.co/Q4Pzt3LaKn https://t.co/SDuiZblvlh — Stephanie Kelton (@StephanieKelton) June 1, 2017 Link to … Continue reading The “Money Tree” – where money actually comes from
The myths about money that voters should reject
The economy is held back by persistent illusions – such as the idea Britain spends a lot on welfare Great article as it shows some of the illusions we all have about … Continue reading The myths about money that voters should reject
CNN Host Has Some Strong Words About Liberal Intolerance, ‘Anti-intellectualism’ and the Silencing of Conservative Voices
Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN’s “GPS,” is routinely accused by some critics of having a liberal bias, but in a recent segment he cited free speech concerns on college campuses as evidence … Continue reading CNN Host Has Some Strong Words About Liberal Intolerance, ‘Anti-intellectualism’ and the Silencing of Conservative Voices
Debt ceiling crisis looms as Americans put off paying taxes – The Washington Post
The debt ceiling is crashing down on federal finances as taxpayers wait to see whether President Trump can deliver the tax cuts he promised. This article is a complete failure of reporting. … Continue reading Debt ceiling crisis looms as Americans put off paying taxes – The Washington Post