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Sunday, October 13, 2024
Closing Hours of the 2023 Fundraiser, Help Hit Our New Donor and $ Targets!
Help us with this last push to meet the final fundraiser goals! Invest in this community!
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/20/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
How the Fed Created the Post-2008 Global Safety Net for Banks
The “liquidity” support provided by the Fed to megabanks through cross-border lending in fact acted as subsidies.
House GOP Unveils Budget With Trillions in Cuts to Medicaid, Food Benefits, and More
The new proposal underscores the Republican Party’s “thirst for cruel budget cuts,” said Democratic Rep. Brendan Boyle.
Procrastinators of the World, Unite! Last Day, Last Chance for Our 2023 Fundraiser!
Last chance for our 2023 fundraiser! If you haven’t contributed yet, please stop by our Tip Jar and chip in!
Dangerous Scramble for Renewable Energy Resources
Demand for materials like lithium that are essential to many so-called “green energy” technologies are setting up conflicts, including war.
The Rise of Alternative for Germany: Who Are Its Supporters and Examining the Fascism Question
Has a chunk of the German electorate suddenly discovered their inner fascist?
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/19/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Bloomberg Details How Unqualified CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Nicole Musicco Floundered Before Sudden Exit; Sports Focus Raises Specter of Possible Conflicts of Interest
More on the implosion of former CalPERS Chief Investment Officer Nicole Musicco.
Announcing Second SOS “Double Your Donations” Challenge!
Another generous donor has stepped up! Please meet their challenge, particularly if you haven’t yet participated in the fundraiser!
Ukrainian Ambassador to Mexico Loses Plot After Russian Military Takes Part in Mexico’s Independence Day Parade
Other countries that took part include China, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba and Brazil. Conspicuously absent was any country from NATO, including Mexico’s USMCA trade partners, the US and Canada.
Save Billions or Stick With Humira? Drug Brokers Engage in Blatant Price Gouging as FTC Investigates and Some Health Plans Rebel
Demand that state legislators investigate pharmacy benefit manager price-gouging for biologics like Humira when cheaper biosimilars exist
