The reason American governance is dysfunctional is simple: We have turned much of our sovereignty over to private interests in the form of monopolies. So while our politicians can discuss important social … Continue reading We Said Google Was Dangerously Powerful, Then Google Proved Us Right.

A most striking fact about the global financial crisis and its aftermath is how far from striking the policy response has been. That is a change from earlier economic history. For the … Continue reading Three radical ideas to transform the post-crisis economy – FT

It’s time to open our eyes and prepare for the world that’s coming. Source: Harvey Is What Climate Change Looks Like – POLITICO Magazine Continue reading Harvey Is What Climate Change Looks Like

A new research paper suggests that government spending in a recession doesn’t cause long-term economic harm. Everything you thought you knew about budget deficits is wrong, according to a new paper presented at … Continue reading Budget deficits can boost the economy without large costs

Germany, UK and others to send asylum seekers back to where they first sought refuge, despite the continued economic strife in Greece That’s right, send them back from the “most successful” European country to a country that can’t even handle the wellbeing of its own citizens. it appears that this is being … Continue reading EU states begin returning refugees to Greece as German reunions slow

Mr. Trump’s move will reverse limits President Barack Obama had placed on the program, which drew criticism amid high-profile deaths of black men at the hands of the police. It looks like … Continue reading Trump to Fully Restore Military Surplus Transfers to Police

People cheering for companies that have censored content in recent weeks may soon find the same tactic used against causes they love. The article cites examples in the past where corporations have … Continue reading 10+ years of activists silenced: Internet intermediaries’ long history of censorship

For years we’ve been told that only deep cuts can save our economy. Portugal’s socialist-led government has proved the opposite, say Guardian columnist Owen Jones Too bad other EU countries didn’t follow the same path. Source: No alternative to austerity? That lie has now been nailed | Owen Jones | Opinion | … Continue reading No alternative to austerity? That lie has now been nailed

“This is what censorship looks like.” This is what censorship looks like. pic.twitter.com/NU44HAiRVx — Dr. Yana Weinstein (@doctorwhy) August 25, 2017 Source: Dr. Yana Weinstein on Twitter Continue reading This is what censorship looks like

The French centrist is floundering in the polls, a warning for those who want to mimic his politics. His rating with the people of France is dead-even with Donald Trump, meaning that … Continue reading Emmanuel Macron Is No Model For Democrats

The Federal Reserve chair rejected assertions from President Trump and top aides that regulators have gone too far and that the rules should be rolled back. Source: Yellen rejects Trump approach to … Continue reading Yellen rejects Trump approach to Wall Street regulation, says post-crisis banking rules make economy safer

An important fact about the American health care system. Article is about a year old but eye opening. Source: The case of the $629 Band-Aid — and what it reveals about American … Continue reading The case of the $629 Band-Aid — and what it reveals about American health care