Movers and shakers cash in while workers are disciplined and the welfare state is cut.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Russia and Iran Are On The Same Page Regarding Armenia
Tehran and Moscow refuse to play into the neocons’ hands.
Satyajit Das: Why You Should Support Naked Capitalism’s “Imagined Community” (More Powerful Than That Might Sound!)
Why Naked Capitalism is a rare sort of community and a worthy enterprise. So please contribute! The Tip Jar beckons.
The Resumption Of US Military Activity In Niger Puts France On The Strategic Backfoot
The Niger situation has developed not necessarily to France’s advantage.
How Public Pianos Decorated by Artists Came to Dot Portland’s Streets and Parks
Portland provides pianos as a public amenity.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/15/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Bravo! Met Our Fourth Goal, On to Our Fifth: Karōshi Prevention
Help meet the goal of keeping Yves and her fellow writers in fighting form by providing for some down time!
‘This Is Our Defining Moment’: UAW Launches Historic Strikes Against Big Three Automakers
The once-feared UAW is flexing some muscle. Complaints about expenses are disingenuous v, the cost of stock manipulation, aka buybacks.
Announcing the 2023 Harry Shearer and Friends “Double Your Donation” Challenge!
Harry Shearer and two anonymous donors are making a big reader challenge! Will you take them up on it?
Good News in War FOR Cash: Use of Cash in UK Grows for First Time in 10 years
The long-term decline in cash use in the UK appears to have reached its limit, at least for now.
Davos Man Says ‘Total Transparency’ For You
The word transparency is being defined in an effort to further prevent citizens from demanding it of governments, NGOs, and major companies.
The Rise and Fall of Signaling and Performativity
On the role of signaling and performativity in our increasing elite dysfunction.
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/14/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
