Tag: global economy
Protests Erupt Outside of Greek Parliament as It Approves Harsh Austerity...
As new austerity measures were approved in exchange for a third European bailout, Greek activists gathered outside the Greek Parliament on Wednesday protesting austerity. The grassroots movement erupts.
Perpetual War Creates Endless Consequences
War seems to be endless that no one speculates anymore about when it might conclude. Is it time we all plan for the never-ending war?
We Are All Greeks Now
The suffering of the Greeks is just like the suffering of ordinary Americans—the only thing that benefits is the profit margins of financial institutions. When will human life be of concern to corporate capitalists?
Wind Power Rapidly Bringing Clean Electricity to Masses in the Global...
A wind-powered plant in Lake Turkana will likely deliver 310 megawatts of electricity to the national grid in Kenya, Africa and increase the country's electricity production by a fifth. Wind power is expanding at the same speed as solar power.
The TPP Gang that Can’t Shoot Straight
The TPP deal is crafted by big business for big business. And the reality is it has nothing to do with trade. Therefore, the people and corporate media outlets pushing for the deal are making themselves look foolish.
Why the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement is a Pending Disaster
The TPP is a Trojan horse in a global race to the bottom, giving big corporations and Wall Street banks a way to eliminate laws that get in the way of their profits. The TPP is the wrong remedy to the wrong problem.
Why Egypt’s Threat to Arrest Amal Clooney Will Hurt Its Economy
Amal Clooney was threatened with jail by Egyptian authorities if she released information about the Egyptian judiciary. Now that she is married to George Clooney, can she blow the whistle on the thugs?
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Last Night’s “Blue Wave” Means Nothing if We Don’t Stop the NDAA
As taxpayers, we are funding our own endgame, but we don't have to.
Corporations gave $737 million to super PACs in 2026 midterms
Crypto, online betting and AI interests supplied 53% of the total, and the $737.3 million is 60% above the 2024 presidential cycle, Public Citizen found.
Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...
Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?
Montana passes Initiative 194, barring corporate election spending
The AP called the measure Tuesday with a margin of about 115,000 votes; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, unless a court blocks it.
Judge rejects DOJ bid to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots
Justice Department appeals within hours; it has also asked Washington to set aside ballots from 400-plus voters and sued Alaska over its Senate race.