Author Archives: Yves Smith
The Reality of Bidenomics: How Good Was Biden for the Economy?
A thorough takedown of the aggressively-sold falsehood that economic performance under Biden is good but the poors are too stupid to get it.
Read more...The Polish-West Ukrainian Conflict Over East Galicia in 1918−1919
How a conflict between Poland and West Ukraine after the end of World War I has ramifications today.
Read more...Despite Inspector General Demand, EPA Refuses to Re-Do Review of Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Implicated in Thousands of Pet Deaths
The FDA is refusing to redo a review that gave a free pass to Seresto tick collars, implicated in thousands of pet deaths
Read more...Scorching the Earth Westward — What Comes Next as the Ukraine Army Collapses*
Some expert Russian input on what might be coming next for Ukraine.
Read more...Assange: Our Enemy of the State
When murder is done in our name, those like Assange who expose it are enemies of the state
Read more...Mounting Research Shows That COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain, Including Significant Drops in IQ Score
Even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging.
Read more...Rishi Sunak Orders Crackdown on Protests Despite Court Challenge
Human rights group Liberty lodges a legal challenge to the Tories’ efforts to clamp down on protests.
Read more...“Growing Inflation Pains: How Democrats Must Go on Offense on the Economy”
Corporate greedflation is squeezing household budgets and distorting the economy. But is tacit support for it really a one-party affair?
Read more...U.S. Has Launched 230 Attacks on Houthis Over Red Sea Disruption
The US continues to pretend to be Doing Something to stop Houthi interference with Israel-related shipping in the Red Sea.
Read more...Can Baby Bonds Fight the Wealth Gap and Racial Inequality? Connecticut Aims to Find Out.
Connecticut is the first state to enact and fund a baby bonds program. Can it make a difference?
Read more...Links 2/28/2024
Our Loss of Science in the 21st Century and How to Get It Back
KLG looks at how science has lost stature, and how that affects scientists and the current practice of science.
Read more...A Transparent, Open-Source Vision for U.S. Elections
Voting technology in the U.S. is secretive and often expensive. Would an open-source alternative be a better approach?
Read more...How Revillaging and Natural Building Are Increasing Climate Resilience
Some grass roots initiatives by architects and community members to increase climate resilience by improving building and local planning.
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