Author Archives: Jerri-Lynn Scofield

Russia’s War with Ukraine: Five Reasons Why Many African Countries Choose to Be ‘Neutral’

Why African countries have chosen to be ‘neutral’ on the issue of Russia’s war with Ukraine.

Business Groups Thwart Senate Confirmation of David Weil to Key Labor Department Post

Gang of three Democratic senators thwart confirmation of David Weil to key Labor Department post.

Links 4/3/2022

Letter to SEC: How Stock Buybacks Undermine Investment in Innovation for the Sake of Stock-Price Manipulation

A comment on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule “Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization”, aka stock buybacks.

IEA Releases 10-Point Plan to Curb Oil Use: The U.S. Is Unlikely to Follow Much – If Any – of It

The IEA last week proposed 10-point plan to curb oil use. Alas, it’s unlikely that current U.S. regulators and political leaders. will provide any more than lip service to these and other long overdue measures.

Links 3/21/2022

‘Unthinkable’: Scientists Shocked as Polar Temperatures Soar 50 to 90 Degrees Above Normal

Scientists express shock and alarm at the unprecedented temperature surges recorded thes weekend at each of the earth’s poles – the latest manifestation of climate change.

Senators Introduce Right to Repair Legislation

Senators introduce right to repair bill. Antitrust litigation will proceed regardless of whether federal or state legislation is enacted anytime soon.

Links 3/20/2022

COVID Bailouts Helped Politically Connected Businesses More Than Others – New Research

Firms with political connections, and those owned by large and influential shareholders, benefitted most from allocation of COVID bailout funds.

India Is Mulling Rupee-Ruble Payments System for Trade with Russia

India is mulling setting up rupee-ruble payment arrangements, to allow it to trade with Russia in spite of the sanctions regime.

Links 3/11/2022

This Ironic World: Does Climate Hope Encourage Climate Inaction?

Positive climate change stories give us hope. Does that hope spur indifference?

Sanders Welcomes End of Major League Lockout But Slams ‘Baseball Oligarchs’

Sanders calls out baseball oligarchs for major league lockout.

Plastic Watch: New UN Treaty Could Spur More Plastic Waste Lawsuits

New UN plastics treaty might provide the basis for plastic waste lawsuits in Asia, Europe, and the U.S.