Friday, May 3, 2024

Shifting US-Japan geo-politics, banking landscape and financial regulations in the Trump era

The dichotomy fueled by ongoing money conjuring policies can’t end well; it can only result in another crisis.

Should Progressives, Shot Down on Gun Control, Embrace the Dark Side?

Why not consider support for early, universal gun education (even practice) if gun defenders fully endorse 1) early, scientific education on sex, gender and procreation, even safe abortion options, and 2) early education that fleshes in what total energy usage really costs (the full "externalities" of fracking, coal, nuclear and oil, war charges included).

Why America needs union workers to drive the success of a national infrastructure program

Only America’s union workers have the skills and passion necessary to deliver historic, top-quality returns on the nation’s infrastructure investments.

Why the Sanders-Warren plan for Puerto Rico is a model for climate legislation

To repair after disasters – and prevent future ones – we can’t be afraid to spend public money on things people need.

For media, giving in to debt limit blackmail was a triumph of bipartisanship

When Congress passed the debt ceiling deal hammered out by President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, centrist media celebrated.

Climate deniers on the ballot in 2018

DeSmog is taking this opportunity to highlight some of the top climate science deniers currently running for office in the U.S.

Sanders ‘disappointed, but not surprised,’ as Senate rejects 10% military spending cut

"Spending $886 billion on the Pentagon will not make us safer."

Trump offers “A nation of miracles.” Your move, Democrats

Democrats who were hoping Trump would inflict a knockout punch on himself Tuesday night undoubtedly walked away disappointed.

Why corporate Democrats are desperately trying to keep Nina Turner out of Congress

“The political establishment and their super PACs are lining up behind Nina’s opponent during the critical final weeks of this primary. And you can bet they will do and spend whatever it takes to try and defeat her.”

‘Wouldn’t have happened without our movement:’ Climate leaders celebrate as McConnell delays cynical Green...

"This wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the young Kentuckians who took an enormous risk to confront #OilMoneyMitch both in Kentucky and DC. When the youth lead, we win."