James Simons and Kenneth Griffin were the world’s top two hedge fund managers in 2015. Each made $1.7 billion last year alone, and have used … Top 2 hedge fund managers bankroll Hillary Clinton and Rahm Emanuel, after making $1.7 billion each in 2015Read more
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Posted inMilitary / ToMl / USA Empire / Violence
Unjust Discharges Cause Lasting Harm
Thousands of United States service members who lost their military careers after reporting a sexual assault live with stigmatizing discharge papers that prevent them from … Unjust Discharges Cause Lasting HarmRead more
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Putin Calls Out Obama on Big Lie
«In 2009, US President Obama said that the missile defense only serves as protection from Iranian nuclear missiles. But now there is an international treaty … Putin Calls Out Obama on Big LieRead more
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It’s cheaper to shut down nuclear power plants than it is to run them
In what’s been described as a major victory for environmentalists, California is going nuclear-free, ending atomic energy’s more than half-century history in the state. On … It’s cheaper to shut down nuclear power plants than it is to run themRead more
Posted inNews / Politics / USA Empire
WikiLeaks Releases Over 1,200 Clinton Emails on Iraq War
WikiLeaks on Monday marked the yearly celebration of American independence by releasing over 1,200 private emails belonging to former secretary of state and presidential hopeful … WikiLeaks Releases Over 1,200 Clinton Emails on Iraq WarRead more
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Alabama Prison Strike Organizer Speaks from Behind Bars
Alabama, where men at several prisons have ended a 10-day strike over unpaid labor and poor prison conditions. Their coordinated strike kicked off on May … Alabama Prison Strike Organizer Speaks from Behind BarsRead more
Posted inEconomics / Land / Privatization / ToMl / USA Empire
Privatizing America’s Public Land
It goes without saying that in a democracy everyone is entitled to his or her own opinions. The trouble starts when people think they are … Privatizing America’s Public LandRead more
Posted inMedia / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
How the media boosted Donald Trump and screwed Bernie Sanders
As this wildly unpredictable primary season heads toward the finish line, the two frontrunners are widely seen as their respective party nominees. Given that presidential … How the media boosted Donald Trump and screwed Bernie SandersRead more
Posted inMilitary / Politics / Saudi Arabia / Syria / Terrorism / ToMl / USA Empire / Weapons
Bending the arc of history in the right way
Noam Chomsky talking: Syria is spiraling into real disaster, a virtual suicide. And the only sensible approach, the only slim hope, for Syria is efforts … Bending the arc of history in the right wayRead more