Matthew Desmond’s book, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” like Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Nickel and Dimed,” is a heartbreaking snapshot of the rapacious exploitation … Lock Up the Men, Evict the Women and ChildrenRead more
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Posted inAfrica / Colonialism / ToMl / USA Empire
The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewels
On 14 October, President Barack Obama announced he was sending United States special forces troops to Uganda to join the civil war there. In the … The Son of Africa claims a continent’s crown jewelsRead more
Posted inPolitics / ToMl / USA Empire / whistleblower
The ‘getting’ of Assange and the smearing of a revolution
The High Court in London will soon to decide whether Julian Assange is to be extradited to Sweden to face allegations of sexual misconduct. At … The ‘getting’ of Assange and the smearing of a revolutionRead more
Posted inNews / Politics / USA Empire
Democratic officials ‘plotted to expose Bernie Sanders’ as an atheist
The Democratic National Committee – a supposedly neutral organisation – apparently hatched a plan to try and undermine Bernie Sanders’ campaign against Hillary Clinton by … Democratic officials ‘plotted to expose Bernie Sanders’ as an atheistRead more
Posted inEconomics / Strike / ToMl / Union / USA Empire / Worker
39,000 Verizon Workers Mark Six Weeks on Strike in Biggest U.S. Labor Action in Years
Today marks six weeks since nearly 40,000 Verizon workers went on strike along the East Coast, from Massachusetts to Virginia, marking one of the biggest … 39,000 Verizon Workers Mark Six Weeks on Strike in Biggest U.S. Labor Action in YearsRead more
Posted inHealth / Medicine / ToMl / USA Empire
One Step Closer To A Deadly ‘Superbug’ Crisis
For years, doctors have warned about the dangers posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could eventually make common ailments impossible to treat with drugs. But now, … One Step Closer To A Deadly ‘Superbug’ CrisisRead more
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US Nuclear Stockpile Numbers Published Enroute To Hiroshima
Shortly before President Barack Obama is scheduled to arrive for his historic visit to Hiroshima, the first of two Japanese cities destroyed by U.S. nuclear … US Nuclear Stockpile Numbers Published Enroute To HiroshimaRead more
Posted inNews / Pesticide / USA Empire
Connecticut Bans Toxic Lawn Pesticides in Municipal Playgrounds Statewide
July 10, 2015 The Connecticut General Assembly last week passed legislation banning toxic lawn pesticides on municipal playgrounds, effective October 1, 2015. In 2005, Connecticut … Connecticut Bans Toxic Lawn Pesticides in Municipal Playgrounds StatewideRead more
Posted inGovernment / ToMl / TPP / Trade / USA Empire
Emails Show TPP ‘Collusion’ Between Big Banks & Obama Administration
A series of emails released Friday show what activists describe as “collusion” between U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Wall Street executives to push for … Emails Show TPP ‘Collusion’ Between Big Banks & Obama AdministrationRead more
Posted inEconomics / Strike / USA Empire / Worker
Frequency, Size of Labor Disputes Up In 2015 For First Time In Years
Industrial unrest in the United States was more frequent and widespread last year, according to annual data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. … Frequency, Size of Labor Disputes Up In 2015 For First Time In YearsRead more