“Biden Administration initiative backfires” is almost a default title. But here, the consequences for pharmacies and patients are significant
Friday, October 11, 2024
Risks of Fracking Are “Real and Growing,” Report Warns
More evidence that fracking is not good for humans and other living things.
Why Protectionists Sometimes Win: The Narrative Power of Economic Nationalism
An economist admits nationalists and protectionists can have clout, but does not go far in conceding that they can also have valid issues.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/15/2023
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Moshe Dayan: ‘What Cause Have We to Complain About Their Hatred of Us?’
Dayan described how ethnic cleansing of Palestinians was an inherent element of Israel’s plans. But that may be hitting its limits. What now?
A Smile and a Shiv: Gavin Newsom’s Cruel Policies Help Position Him to Replace Biden
A look at Newsom’s recent record in California – from attacks on the working class to his subservience to wealth – show why he’s so popular among the forces that run the Democratic Party.
Qatar’s Careful Balancing Act In Energy And Geopolitics
Simon Watkins contends that the Biden Administration regards Qatar as an ally, despite its sponsorship of Hamas.
Biden New Cold War Weapon in the Indo-Pacific Backfires
The Biden Administration demonstrates it can’t shoot straight with respect to an economic deal meant to counter China.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/14/2023
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Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care
Older Americans and sometimes their family members are being wrung dry by rising elder care costs and shabby government support.
Will the Next Geopolitical Flash Point Be a Centuries-Old Border Dispute in an Oil-Rich Corner of South America?
Ominously, both the US and the UK are deeply involved in Venezuela’s escalating face-off with neighbouring Guyana.
Israeli War Crimes and Propaganda Follow US Blueprint
More on the hollow justifications for Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
Why Biden Is in Trouble About the Economy
Why skeptics are correct to doubt the Biden Administration claims touting how well the economy had done under its stewardship.
