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War Profiteering: A Consequence of War
According to the Department of Defense Law of War Manual, “as a legal concept, “war” has traditionally been viewed as a condition in which a State is prosecuting its rights by … Continue reading War Profiteering: A Consequence of War
Why Did the Saudi Regime and Other Gulf Tyrannies Donate Millions to the Clinton Foundation?
It doesn’t exactly take a jaded disposition to doubt that donations from some of the world’s most repressive regimes are motived by a desire to aid the foundation’s charitable work.The claim that … Continue reading Why Did the Saudi Regime and Other Gulf Tyrannies Donate Millions to the Clinton Foundation?
Floods in Louisiana and Climate Change
The recent floods in Louisiana have been considered the “worst natural disaster in the United States since 2012’s Superstorm Sandy”, according to the American Red Cross. These floods, which have affected the … Continue reading Floods in Louisiana and Climate Change
Who Profited From The Greek $440 Billion Bailout
Approximately US$440 billion in Troika loans over a five year period was given to Greece. But who is beneftting from the US$440 billion bailout?The US$440 billion in Troika loans—and thus Greek debt—has … Continue reading Who Profited From The Greek $440 Billion Bailout
Sixth Circuit lets Ohio cut early voting favored by minorities.
Two steps forward, one step back. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit affirmed the legality of an Ohio law that eliminated the early voting week most favored … Continue reading Sixth Circuit lets Ohio cut early voting favored by minorities.
Facebook really is keeping tabs on your political views
A new feature might raise some eyebrows. If you want to see where you fall according to Facebook, log into the social network on a computer, visit the ad preferences page, then click … Continue reading Facebook really is keeping tabs on your political views
EpiPen price increased about 500% since 2009 – Business Insider
Price increases have helped transform the EpiPen into a billion-dollar business despite being a decades-old product. In 2007, when drugmaker Mylan bought the autoinjecting device, which contains epinephrine (otherwise known as adrenaline), … Continue reading EpiPen price increased about 500% since 2009 – Business Insider
July 2016 was the hottest month in recorded history
If you thought last month was unseasonably warm, you were totally right. Congratulations, planet Earth: Last month was the hottest month ever recorded, according to NASA. And that means 2016 is a … Continue reading July 2016 was the hottest month in recorded history
The Link Between Health Spending and Life Expectancy: The US is an Outlier
Updated August 20, 2016 @ 8:54 hrs: Why does lavish health spending in the US produce so little in the way of results? The United States pays far more than any … Continue reading The Link Between Health Spending and Life Expectancy: The US is an Outlier
The NSA Was Hacked, Snowden Documents Confirm
A never-before-published NSA manual makes it clear that malware released by a hacker group this week came from the spy agency. The danger of these exploits is that they can be used … Continue reading The NSA Was Hacked, Snowden Documents Confirm
U.S. to Phase Out Use of Private Prisons for Federal Inmates
The Justice Department cited a decline in federal prisoners and a critical recent report about safety and security problems in for-profit facilities. This is a great first step, since private prisons “do … Continue reading U.S. to Phase Out Use of Private Prisons for Federal Inmates
A Mother’s Choice: Abortions and the Zika Virus
Marco Rubio does not take abortion lightly. An avid supporter of the pro-life movement, Rubio has defended his position on abortions even when dealing with cases of rape and incest, so when … Continue reading A Mother’s Choice: Abortions and the Zika Virus