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Those we’ve lost in 2015
The middle class. Continue reading Those we’ve lost in 2015
Ursula Le Guin – calls on writers to question authority
“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
About 94% of cars will still be powered by fossil fuels in 2040
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
Bankruptcy’s Student Loan Exception Hurts Elders | Demos
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
100 years ago in 1915
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
UK Home Office: Theresa May wants to see your internet history, so media thought only fair to ask for hers
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
Is Greece really on the road to recovery? – BBC News
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
Stats wiz Nate Silver: For black Americans, US is about as dangerous as Rwanda
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
Protests in Poland as proposed laws curtail women’s rights
Religiously conservative Law & Justice party embarks on nuclear family agenda, described as ‘payback time for the church’ after years of liberalism What’s going on in Poland shows how bad the EU … Continue reading Protests in Poland as proposed laws curtail women’s rights
Ex-undercover officer who infiltrated political groups resigns from academic posts
Bob Lambert, who fathered a child with an activist, quits part-time posts at St Andrews and London Metropolitan universities. He infiltrated animal rights and environmental groups in the 1980s…. he had fathered … Continue reading Ex-undercover officer who infiltrated political groups resigns from academic posts
Florida woman dies after being forcibly removed from hospital in handcuffs
Barbara Dawson, 57, collapsed Monday while being escorted in handcuffs from the Liberty Calhoun Hospital, where she went to seek treatment for breathing difficulties. Welcome to healthcare in the United States, oh, … Continue reading Florida woman dies after being forcibly removed from hospital in handcuffs
Billionaire Sheldon Adelson secretly bought newspaper, ordered all hands to investigate judges he hated
Another example demonstrating why our news organizations are doing a horrible job of maintaining our democracy, they are all pretty much owned by the very people undermining our democracy. Source: Billionaire Sheldon … Continue reading Billionaire Sheldon Adelson secretly bought newspaper, ordered all hands to investigate judges he hated
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