The three major tech companies—along with Amazon, a relatively new player on the scene—go head-to-head in vying for big chunks of school business, most notably … Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft Battle for school marketRead more
Economics
Why public–private partnerships financing of infrastructure will not save taxpayers money
Summary The United States has allowed its stock of infrastructure capital to decay. Despite recognition of the importance of infrastructure for growth, there has been … Why public–private partnerships financing of infrastructure will not save taxpayers moneyRead more
Give Living Wage in the Garment Industry Workers
Anannya Bhattacharjee
How Many Jobs Do Robots Destroy?
How many jobs do robots – whether mechanical robots or software – destroy? Do these destroyed jobs get replaced by the Great American Economy with … How Many Jobs Do Robots Destroy?Read more
World Bank Group Funds Fossil Fuel Exploration
In 2015, the World Bank Group’s actions continued to speak louder than its President’s strong words on climate change. While the World Bank Group just … World Bank Group Funds Fossil Fuel ExplorationRead more
Black Lives Matter cashes in on black capitalism
4 April 2017 Last summer, the Ford Foundation, one of the most powerful private foundations in the world, announced that it was organizing to channel … Black Lives Matter cashes in on black capitalismRead more
White-Collar Crime Kills and Maims More Than the Crimes of the Poor
William Black
US Military Waste Game Suddenly Seems Prophetic
The most jaw-dropping element of President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2018 is still shaking the foundations of Washington. The Pentagon, the most profligate agency … US Military Waste Game Suddenly Seems PropheticRead more
We are going to have equal rights and justice in our own country
Jesse Williams’ Speech (BET Awards 2016). not 1716 or 1816. Peace peace. Thank you, Debra. Thank you, BET. Thank you Nate Parker, Harry and Debbie … We are going to have equal rights and justice in our own countryRead more
Here’s Why Italy’s Banking Crisis Has Gone Off the Radar
For a country that is on the brink of a gargantuan public bailout of its toxic-loan riddled banking sector, or failing that, a full-blown financial … Here’s Why Italy’s Banking Crisis Has Gone Off the RadarRead more