The Montana Supreme court affirmed a lower-court ruling for young plaintiffs who sued the state for violating the”right to a stable climate”.
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Friday, July 18, 2025
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Historic Youth Climate Lawsuit Win
Topics: Global warming, Guest Post, Legal, Politics, Regulations and regulators, Social values
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:23 am | 17 Comments »
Political Distrust and the Populist Alt-View Trap
More handwringing about populist political figures, and what can be done to counter their messaging successes.
Topics: Banana republic, Guest Post, Income disparity, Media watch, Politics, The destruction of the middle class
Posted by Yves Smith at 5:30 am | 21 Comments »
China’s Push for 7% Growth Faces Big Challenges
China plans to return to a higher level of growth. Are its targets attainable?
Topics: China, Commodities, Dubious statistics, Economic fundamentals, Globalization, Guest Post, Macroeconomic policy
Posted by Yves Smith at 1:24 am | 42 Comments »
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/18/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, Syndemics; Warren v. Musk; Democrat gerontocrats; Mangione charged with terrorism; Bird flu, the first severe case ~
Topics: Water Cooler
Posted by Lambert Strether at 2:00 pm | 89 Comments »
The Destructive Legacy of Failed Aquaculture
Canada plans to shut down open-net-pen salmon farming by 2029. But removing aquaculture infrastructure is challenging and costly.
Topics: Environment, Free markets and their discontents, Guest Post, Regulations and regulators
Posted by Yves Smith at 9:55 am | 28 Comments »
Links 12/18/2024
Topics: Links
Posted by Conor Gallagher at 6:55 am | 113 Comments »
A Tale of Two Pandemics
A look at two pandemics, HIV and COVID-19, shows how much public health has suffered due to the advance of neoliberalism.
Topics: Free markets and their discontents, Guest Post, Health care, Pandemic, Politics, Regulations and regulators, Science and the scientific method
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:54 am | 28 Comments »
Elite College Antitrust Lawsuit Digs into Violation of Exemption via Preferring the Rich
The latest shoes drop in an antitrust suit against five elite schools over money playing a role in admissions, a violation of a legal carveout.
Topics: Free markets and their discontents, Income disparity, Legal, Politics, Social policy, Social values, The destruction of the middle class
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:53 am | 27 Comments »
Trump’s Picks for Top Health Jobs Not Just Team of Rivals but ‘Team of Opponents’
If confirmed, RFK, Jr. will have key subordinates with some views opposed to his. What might this mean for health policy?
Topics: Guest Post, Health care, Politics, Regulations and regulators, Science and the scientific method
Posted by Yves Smith at 3:33 am | 17 Comments »
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/17/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Trump presser; AOC loses key vote; Mystery drones; Crisis hotline for CEOs ~
Topics: Water Cooler
Posted by Lambert Strether at 2:00 pm | 70 Comments »
Tom Neuburger: Why CEOs and the Very Rich Should Receive Enhanced Protection
Why CEOs and squillionaries deserve the very best protection money can buy.
Topics: Guest Post, Health care, Income disparity, Legal, Politics, Social values, Surveillance state, The destruction of the middle class
Posted by Yves Smith at 9:09 am | 51 Comments »
Links 12/17/2024
Topics: Links
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:55 am | 140 Comments »
History Repeats in Catalonia, As Rent Strike Begins
The “revolt of the keys” has started, says the Tenants’ Union. But what chance of success does it have?
Topics: Guest Post
Posted by Nick Corbishley at 6:45 am | 11 Comments »
From Marine Reserve to Military Base: Washington and Ecuador’s Quiet Plans for the Galapagos Islands
Normally, when a Latin American government passes legislation that contravenes its national constitution, shrieks of outrage inevitably follow from Western governments. Not this time.
Topics: Guest Post
Posted by Nick Corbishley at 6:45 am | 13 Comments »
It Is Possible to Have a Flat Tax, or to Have Democracy, but Not Both
Why a flat tax is yet another scheme to further enrich the rich and weaken the political power of ordinary citizens.
Topics: Guest Post, Income disparity, Politics, Social policy, Social values, Taxes, The destruction of the middle class, The dismal science, UK
Posted by Yves Smith at 5:50 am | 11 Comments »