Public labor unions not only protect employees, but preserve the democratic rights the US is built upon @TCFdotorg Source: How Defunding Public Sector Unions Will Diminish Our Democracy Continue reading How Defunding Public Sector Unions Will Diminish Our Democracy

World leaders have been united in urging David Cameron to keep Britain in the EU. With one notable exception This is pure propaganda paid for by the EU. Source: Putin will be … Continue reading Putin will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of Brexit

Like, an actual joke. Source: The IMF Confirms That ‘Trickle-Down’ Economics Is, Indeed, a Joke – Pacific Standard Continue reading The IMF Confirms That ‘Trickle-Down’ Economics Is, Indeed, a Joke – Pacific Standard

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The middle class. Continue reading Those we’ve lost in 2015

“We live in capitalism,” said Le Guin, “Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings.” Science fiction writers never get the respect they deserve yet they are the ones … Continue reading Ursula Le Guin – calls on writers to question authority

If you were thinking that the rise of long-range electric vehicles, like the forthcoming Chevy Bolt or Tesla Model 3, might lead to the demise of gas-burning cars, think again. According to … Continue reading About 94% of cars will still be powered by fossil fuels in 2040

Over one-third of the $1.2 trillion in student debt—or nearly $420 billion—is currently held by those 40 or older. Older Americans in particular who struggle to pay off loan debt do not … Continue reading Bankruptcy’s Student Loan Exception Hurts Elders | Demos

The post below is making the rounds today. Notice the second to last item: “Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.” And that was with only the … Continue reading 100 years ago in 1915

The Home Office has refused to make Theresa May’s internet browsing history public under freedom of information rules, arguing that a request to do so is “vexatious”. The Independent requested the Home … Continue reading UK Home Office: Theresa May wants to see your internet history, so media thought only fair to ask for hers

Greece’s economy should return to growth next year – unless something else gets in the way This article at the BBC is complete hogwash. There is not one indicator that shows any … Continue reading Is Greece really on the road to recovery? – BBC News

Wow. Remember this is from a guy that does statistics. Source: Stats wiz Nate Silver: For black Americans, US is about as dangerous as Rwanda Continue reading Stats wiz Nate Silver: For black Americans, US is about as dangerous as Rwanda