Reports
What Would It Look Like to Build a Politics That’s Open to People But Closed to Big Money?
When it comes to Brexit, Labour is caught between a rock and a hard place. With both the party and its electoral base divided, and passions running high on both sides, it … Continue reading What Would It Look Like to Build a Politics That’s Open to People But Closed to Big Money?
How to Be a Whistleblower
Whistleblowing is in the news this week: Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates is preparing to testify in front of a Senate panel on May 8th, and CNN reports that she will … Continue reading How to Be a Whistleblower
The Rock-Star Appeal of Modern Monetary Theory | The Nation
MMT is less prescriptive: It describes the way that money works in a way that an 8-year-old can grasp more readily than a PhD, which in itself is unnerving. “The contribution of … Continue reading The Rock-Star Appeal of Modern Monetary Theory | The Nation
So much for independent journalism
Looks like everyone got the same memo.So much for "independent journalism". Really makes you think… pic.twitter.com/ySdzDLMbHh — Levi Smith (@LeviSmithUSA) May 5, 2017 Source: Levi Smith on Twitter Continue reading So much for independent journalism
The economy keeps improving. Why aren’t wages?
Weak wage growth continues to hurt workers—and poses a threat to Trump’s presidency. The reason why wages have not grown while corporate profits are through the roof is due to the simple … Continue reading The economy keeps improving. Why aren’t wages?
Billboards expose lawmakers who voted to sell your personal internet data to corporations
https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/4/15545266/congress-privacy-vote-isp-billboards Continue reading Billboards expose lawmakers who voted to sell your personal internet data to corporations
How the government can force WhatsApp to break its encryption
The true extent of the government’s intrusion into your data. This is bad. The UK Gov’t just passed a law called the Snooper’s Charter that will allow it to force companies to … Continue reading How the government can force WhatsApp to break its encryption
9 questions about North Korea you were too embarrassed to ask – Vox
Tensions between the US and North Korea are heating up. Here’s how we got to this point — and where we might be headed. Source: 9 questions about North Korea you were … Continue reading 9 questions about North Korea you were too embarrassed to ask – Vox
The North Korean nuclear threat, explained – Vox
Experts are urging Trump to act now, while he still can. Source: The North Korean nuclear threat, explained – Vox Continue reading The North Korean nuclear threat, explained – Vox
Congress Votes! – Week of 05/01/17
House of Representatives Monday H.R. 657: “Following the Rules Act” “Extends the prohibition against a person taking, failing to take, or threatening to take or fail to take a personnel action against any employee or applicant for employment for refusing to obey an order that would require the individual to violate a law … Continue reading Congress Votes! – Week of 05/01/17
Mercer’s White House connections hang over IRS’ attempts to collect $7 billion from his hedge fund
A company co-owned by quirky billionaire Robert Mercer provided Donald Trump’s presidential campaign with personal data on millions of American voters. Now with Trump in the Oval Office, Mercer is loaded with connections to the new administration as his hedge funds fights the IRS over a $7 billion demand for back taxes. … Continue reading Mercer’s White House connections hang over IRS’ attempts to collect $7 billion from his hedge fund
Minimum wage would be at $21.36 had it kept up with productivity
The minimum wage grew with productivity for 20 year until the mid 70s. Had it kept up, it would be at $21.36 today, so a $15 target by 2024 is still rather … Continue reading Minimum wage would be at $21.36 had it kept up with productivity
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