Amnesty International’s latest report shows the harms suffered by local communities from pollution emitted by the hundreds of petrochemical plants and refineries along the Houston … The Petrochemical Industry’s Toxic Pollution in the USARead more
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Is the US Facing Another Civil War?
Welcome, friends, to another edition of Economic Update, a weekly program devoted to the economic dimensions of our lives. I’m your host, Richard Wolff. Today’s … Is the US Facing Another Civil War?Read more
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31 fascists arrested at Idaho
Idaho police in the town of Coeur d’Alene arrested 31 people Saturday linked to the white nationalist group Patriot Front. The arrested men were spotted … 31 fascists arrested at IdahoRead more
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The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing lead
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory for six brands of cinnamon due to possibly containing lead. La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Supreme … The FDA issues an alert for 6 brands of cinnamon possibly containing leadRead more
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Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDA
The pediatric nutritionals giant Abbott Labs and the US government agency responsible for regulating the company were both informed of an employee complaint about dilapidated … Baby formula whistleblower’s complaints were known 8 months earlier than acknowledged by Abbott Labs and the FDARead more
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When Did the Ruling Class Get Woke?
The protest movement sparked by the murder of George Floyd is now regarded as the largest mass mobilization in the history of the United States, … When Did the Ruling Class Get Woke?Read more
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Time for a Taxpayer Revolt Against Rich Corporate Welfarists
It is time for an unusual but long overdue revolt by the 150 million tax-with-held taxpayers. I’m not speaking of rates of taxation that the … Time for a Taxpayer Revolt Against Rich Corporate WelfaristsRead more
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Some new snippets from the Snowden documents
It’s been more than four years since the last regular publication of documents from the Snowden trove. Last year, however, some new snippets of information … Some new snippets from the Snowden documentsRead more
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What’s the state of the Hollywood strikes?
Trying to figure out what’s going on with the Hollywood double strike — both writers and actors are still on the picket lines — can … What’s the state of the Hollywood strikes?Read more
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Why has Julian Assange lost in the High Court
This article is not about Julian Assange as a person, nor about his political or social attitudes, nor previous criminal allegations. Rather this article is … Why has Julian Assange lost in the High CourtRead more