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If Government Can Print Money, Why Does It Borrow? | Levy Economics Institute
Recently, the neglected question of why the US government borrows, given that it can print money, has arisen in the context of discussions surrounding a new documentary, Finding the Money. As L. … Continue reading If Government Can Print Money, Why Does It Borrow? | Levy Economics Institute
Finding the Money – There’s another side to the national debt.
New documentary that explains how money works and how pretty much everyone today gets it all backwards. Source: Finding the Money – There’s another side to the national debt. Continue reading Finding the Money – There’s another side to the national debt.
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders introduces four-day workweek bill
Independent lawmaker says it’s time for workers to have a better quality of life with a 32-hour workweek without loss of pay Would be nice and might even be more productive! Source: Vermont senator Bernie Sanders introduces four-day workweek bill | Bernie Sanders | The Guardian Continue reading Vermont senator Bernie Sanders introduces four-day workweek bill
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Price rises should be short-lived – so let’s not resurrect inflation as a bogeyman | William Mitchell
Until full employment is reached, governments need not cut back on public spending, says William Mitchell, co-founder of modern monetary theory We’ve just been through the worst pandemic in modern history so there are a few supply issues, but we are not experiencing inflation caused by Biden giving out some stimulus checks. … Continue reading Price rises should be short-lived – so let’s not resurrect inflation as a bogeyman | William Mitchell
Google’s Privacy Backpedal Shows Why It’s So Hard Not to Be Evil
Why Google thought twice about restoring your privacy. Quarterly profits rules all. Source: Opinion | Google’s Privacy Backpedal Shows Why It’s So Hard Not to Be Evil – The New York Times Continue reading Google’s Privacy Backpedal Shows Why It’s So Hard Not to Be Evil
Activist Likely to Gain Third Seat on Exxon Board – WSJ
Engine No. 1—which challenged the oil giant’s strategy to focus on oil production amid climate change concerns—may expand its board-fight victory, an updated tally shows. This is good, oil companies have the resources today to start transforming themselves into sustainable industries, they might just need a little push to get things rolling. … Continue reading Activist Likely to Gain Third Seat on Exxon Board – WSJ
Facebook to allow posts saying Covid ‘man-made’ | The Guardian
Facebook changes policy ‘in light of ongoing investigations into the origin of Covid’; Biden orders US intelligence to ‘redouble’ Covid origin probe; Japan promises ‘safe and secure’ Olympic Games Does this mean that social media companies from now on will determine what people are allowed to say and not say, depending on … Continue reading Facebook to allow posts saying Covid ‘man-made’ | The Guardian
What If We Just Stopped Calling the Cops?
For decades, the solution to Black Americans’ distrust of cops has often been to not call them. Now white people are catching on too. Some white people are now rethinking whether it’s a good idea to rely on law enforcement, especially if summoning the police could harm someone. And entire cities have … Continue reading What If We Just Stopped Calling the Cops?
Republicans Move to Limit a Grass-Roots Tradition of Direct Democracy – The New York Times
Through ballot initiatives, voters in red states have defied legislators’ wishes and produced liberal outcomes in recent years. Republicans want to make the practice harder, or even eliminate it. Is this a step in the right direction or two steps back? Source: Republicans Move to Limit a Grass-Roots Tradition of Direct Democracy … Continue reading Republicans Move to Limit a Grass-Roots Tradition of Direct Democracy – The New York Times
The Gulf Stream is weaker than it has been in 1,000 years. That’s bad news
The Gulf Stream is one of the most important forces on Earth that you will never see. This powerful ocean current brings warm waters from the Gulf of Mexico into the Atlantic Ocean, carrying them past the east coast of the United States, all the way… This could tip the planet into … Continue reading The Gulf Stream is weaker than it has been in 1,000 years. That’s bad news
An ‘Army of 16-Year-Olds’ Takes On the Democrats – The New York Times
Young progressives are an unpredictable new factor in Massachusetts elections. They’re ardent, and organized, and they don’t take orders. Great, people should become engaged in politics even before they can vote! An engaged population is key to maintaining a democracy. Source: An ‘Army of 16-Year-Olds’ Takes On the Democrats – The New … Continue reading An ‘Army of 16-Year-Olds’ Takes On the Democrats – The New York Times
Palestinian Journalist Says Twitter Asked Her to Remove Tweets
Mariam Barghouti’s Twitter account was also temporarily restricted, which the company said was an accident. This is not good. If it happened to her account, it must have happened to hundreds, if not thousands, of accounts, and is indicative of a much larger problem – the silencing of dissenting voices, or even … Continue reading Palestinian Journalist Says Twitter Asked Her to Remove Tweets
Every Major Company to Leave Facebook So Far
A slew of major companies have withdrawn their presence and advertising spend across Facebook amid a growing concern over unregulated hate speech, racism and possible data breaches. Good for Unilever, Tesla and Space X. Source: Every Major Company to Leave Facebook So Far Continue reading Every Major Company to Leave Facebook So Far
After Ledell Lee’s Execution, Another Man’s DNA Is Found on the Murder Weapon
Lawyers’ request to conduct additional DNA testing before Ledell Lee was executed had been denied. Was it really necessary to bring back the death penalty last year when it had been on hiatus for so many years? And was it really necessary to execute this man when evidence now shows that he … Continue reading After Ledell Lee’s Execution, Another Man’s DNA Is Found on the Murder Weapon
Why The U.S. Can’t Go Broke – Stephanie Kelton
The U.S. national debt is now bigger than its economy. That might sound scary, but we’ll explain how the United States can never go broke and can actually pay all of its … Continue reading Why The U.S. Can’t Go Broke – Stephanie Kelton
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