The MPAA lobbyist who wrote SOPA will help draft the Democratic Party platform Great, SOPA was one of the worst pieces of legislation ever proposed. Good choice for the Democrats. Not. Source: … Continue reading The MPAA lobbyist who wrote SOPA will help draft the Democratic Party platform

If you needed proof that modern trade agreements are actually nothing more than an excuse to hand big business power at our expense, you need look no further than Ceta. No wonder … Continue reading Think TTIP is a threat to democracy? There’s another trade deal that’s already signed 

Someone alerts you to exposed, unencrypted patient information on your FTP server. Is the correct response to thank them profusely or try to have them charged as a criminal hacker? It is … Continue reading FBI raids dental software researcher who discovered private patient data on public server

Poll shows 88% of 600 experts fear long-term fall in GDP if UK leaves single market, and 82% are alarmed over impact on household income They polled 600 “experts” who all happen … Continue reading Economists overwhelmingly reject Brexit in boost for Cameron

Economists give strong critique of neoliberal doctrine ushered in by Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s They arrive at this conclusion yet the governments throughout Europe, especially in Greece, keep … Continue reading Austerity policies do more harm than good, IMF study concludes

Since the 1990s, millions of teenagers have been arrested for breaking curfew, which a policy analysis shows has a disproportionate impact on minorities. In San Diego, it’s illegal for anyone under the age … Continue reading Life under curfew for American teens: ‘it’s insane, no other country does this’

The stealth change would expand the reach of the FBI’s already highly controversial national security letters. They’ll be able to read our emails and browsing history without a warrant. Scary sh*t, and … Continue reading Secret Text in Senate Bill Would Give FBI Warrantless Access to Email Records

It’s official: genetically modified salmon is coming to a counter near you – and it won’t come with a label alerting consumers they’re eating the world’s first GMO fish. Enviro groups say … Continue reading Franken-salmon approved for sale in Canada and you won’t know you’re eating it!

According to the South China Morning Post, Foxconn, manufacturer of Apple’s iPhone among other electronic equipment, has replaced nearly 60,000 of its factory workers with robots in a bid to cut costs. … Continue reading Apple’s iPhone manufacturer has replaced over half its workers in one factory with robots

Switzerland’s unconditional basic income initiative proposes $30,000-a-year payout for everyone This is an idea to counteract the massive disparity between the wealthy and the poor. Providing a minimum amount of money for people … Continue reading One of the World’s Most Expensive Countries Is Debating Giving Away Money

A U.S. appeals court today threw out a $1.27 billion penalty levied against Bank of America in connection with shoddy mortgages sold by the former subprime giant Countrywide.The loans in question were … Continue reading Appeals court throws out Bank of America $1.27 billion penalty 

CONCLUSION: This article points out that the Government IS going to lie to us. PERIOD. They’ve admitted it as this article points out. It is important for journalists to remember. The government … Continue reading Pentagon Official Once Told Morley Safer That Reporters Who Believe the Government Are “Stupid”