Just in time for the UN’s policy push for “30 x 30” – 30% of the earth to be “conserved” by 2030 – a new … Conservation or Land Grab? The Financialization of NatureRead more
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Amid Covid-19 and Nationwide Protests, America’s Billionaires Got $79 Billion Richer
An analysis released Thursday by the Institute for Policy Studies finds that the combined wealth of U.S. billionaires surged by $565 billion between March 18 … Amid Covid-19 and Nationwide Protests, America’s Billionaires Got $79 Billion RicherRead more
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The richest billionaires became vastly richer during pandemic
A new report reveals that American billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by $434 billion since the start of the pandemic, although at least one … The richest billionaires became vastly richer during pandemicRead more
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The Great Depression, Coronavirus Style
Many economists believe that a recession is already underway. So do millions of Americans struggling with bills and job losses. While the ghosts of the … The Great Depression, Coronavirus StyleRead more
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Economists helped Big Oil obstruct climate action for decades
For more than a decade, researchers and journalists have tried to lay bare the PR machine employed by fossil fuel companies to delay climate action. … Economists helped Big Oil obstruct climate action for decadesRead more
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‘Unconscionable Profits,’ Monopolies, and Low Taxes for Covid-19 Vaccine Makers
The People’s Vaccine Alliance on Wednesday called out BioNTech, Moderna, and Pfizer for “reaping astronomical and unconscionable profits due to their monopolies of mRNA Covid … ‘Unconscionable Profits,’ Monopolies, and Low Taxes for Covid-19 Vaccine MakersRead more
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Cashing in on the pandemic
On 26 March 2020, Italy’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 8,000 – then over twice the number seen anywhere else in the world. Morgues were overflowing … Cashing in on the pandemicRead more
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Never Forget Lessons of the Post-9/11 Warpath
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKCVN4hmrmo&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Empire Files
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Afghanistan War Pays Off BIG For Generals Who Lied
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Healthcare Industry Sees “Potential Bonanza” of Profits in COVID-19 Crisis
Yeah, I think what Senator Sanders is doing there is highlighting the moral and pragmatic absurdities of for-profit medicine, as he has always done so … Healthcare Industry Sees “Potential Bonanza” of Profits in COVID-19 CrisisRead more