“Irreverence is our only sacred cow.” —Paul Krassner Paul Krassner died Sunday at 87, and more than anybody else in his generation, he lived his … Paul Krassner Gave a Shit About EverythingRead more
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Violence Has Spiked in Africa Since the Military Founded AFRICOM
Since U.S. Africa Command began operations in 2008, the number of U.S. military personnel on the African continent has jumped 170 percent, from 2,600 to … Violence Has Spiked in Africa Since the Military Founded AFRICOMRead more
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The Connection Between Population, Income, and Health
For hundreds of years, economists have debated whether population growth is good or bad. Malthus said exponential population growth increases labor supply, so wages fall … The Connection Between Population, Income, and HealthRead more
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‘No doubt left’ about scientific consensus on global warming
The scientific consensus that humans are causing global warming is likely to have passed 99%, according to the lead author of the most authoritative study … ‘No doubt left’ about scientific consensus on global warmingRead more
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What to know about corporate tax haven Mauritius
The ICIJ’s MauritiusLeaks has produced a series of revelations about the behaviour of international investors using the law firm Conyers Dill & Pearman in Mauritius, … What to know about corporate tax haven MauritiusRead more
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The Great Flood
How many times will we rebuild Florida’s cities, Houston, coastal New Jersey, New Orleans and other population centers ravaged by storms lethally intensified by global … The Great FloodRead more
Posted inGMO / Monsanto-Bayer / ToMl
Why is Monsanto Losing Lawsuits Over Roundup?
Agrochemical corporation Monsanto created Roundup in the 1970s to help farmers more effectively kill the weeds that harmed their crops. Today, Roundup can be found … Why is Monsanto Losing Lawsuits Over Roundup?Read more
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A New Look at Life on Earth
Forty years ago James Lovelock published his book ‘Gaia: a New Look at Life on Earth’, setting forth his hypothesis that all life on Earth … A New Look at Life on EarthRead more
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American Gulags
In June 2018, Kelly Leibold was among the many residents of Pine Island, Minnesota, caught by surprise when its city council passed a resolution supporting … American GulagsRead more
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Capitalism and the Urban Struggle
From La Paz to New York to Athens, urban centers have become the loci of struggles for social justice. In his new book, Rebel Cities, … Capitalism and the Urban StruggleRead more