Economics
Posted inClimate Disaster / Economics / Fossil fuel / ToMl
The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Bankrolling the Paris Climate Talks
You might not expect fossil fuel companies to pay for a conference designed to shrink their industry. But in Paris, that’s precisely what’s happening. This … The Fossil Fuel Industry Is Bankrolling the Paris Climate TalksRead more
Posted inClimate Disaster / Economics / Inequality / ToMl
The Global Poor vs. the 10%
A new report by Oxfam has found the richest 10 percent of the world’s population produce half of the Earth’s climate-harming fossil fuel emissions. The … The Global Poor vs. the 10%Read more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl / USA Empire / Worker
Dead, White, and Blue
The white working class, which usually inspires liberal concern only for its paradoxical, Republican-leaning voting habits, has recently become newsworthy for something else: according to … Dead, White, and BlueRead more
Posted inEconomics / Greece / ToMl
Greek debt disaster bodes ill for daily life
“There are red lines in the sand that will not be crossed,” Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said just weeks ago as he began the … Greek debt disaster bodes ill for daily lifeRead more
Posted inEconomics / ToMl / Walmart / Worker
Food for Underpaid Workers
The people who organized the largest-ever Black Friday demonstrations against Walmart last year are leaving their protest signs at home this year. Instead, they’re launching … Food for Underpaid WorkersRead more
Posted inEconomics / Greece / ToMl
“Guerrilla Warfare Against a Hegemonic Power”: The Challenge and Promise of Greece
Banks create money when they make loans. Greece could restore the liquidity desperately needed by its banks and its economy by nationalizing the banks and … “Guerrilla Warfare Against a Hegemonic Power”: The Challenge and Promise of GreeceRead more
Posted inDebt / Economics / ToMl
What is the national debt?
The government has three main sources of revenue: Taxes & fees – such as Income Tax, National Insurance, Value Added Tax (VAT), taxes on alcohol, … What is the national debt?Read more
Posted inEconomics / Religion / ToMl
Monks Made up King Arthur’s Legends to Raise Cash
A four-year study has dramatically rewritten the history of Glastonbury Abbey, said to be the burial place of the legendary King Arthur and the site … Monks Made up King Arthur’s Legends to Raise CashRead more