Sunday, February 25, 2024

Immigrants are not hurting U.S.-born workers: Six facts to set the record straight | Economic Policy Institute

Immigrants are not hurting U.S.-born workers: Six facts to set the record straight | Economic Policy Institute: The immigrant share of the labor force reached a record high of 18.6% in 2023, according to our analysis of Current Population Survey (CPS) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.{{1}} Anti-immigration advocates have been out in full force, using this as a talking point for deeply misguided commentary and analysis that roughly translates to…

BOMBSHELL: Potential Criminal Activity Revealed in the Kroger-Albertsons Merger

BOMBSHELL: Potential Criminal Activity Revealed in the Kroger-Albertsons Merger: With two antitrust suits filed and a big one on the way, this merger is on life support. And enforcers discovered what could be criminal collusion.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Why I’m a Feminist — and a Socialist

Why I’m a Feminist — and a Socialist: The feminism I fight for does not snuggle comfortably in the lap of capitalism. It is rooted in the understanding that capitalism is the problem, and that a feminism rooted in democratic, egalitarian, anticapitalist principles is the solution.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Pentagon Industrial Strategy Asks Taxpayers to Pay for Permanent War Footing - Taxpayers for Common Sense

Pentagon Industrial Strategy Asks Taxpayers to Pay for Permanent War Footing - Taxpayers for Common Sense: While some increased investments in military production and capacity are warranted given U.S. support for Ukraine, this strategy calls for putting the military industrial base on a permanent war footing that will fuel Pentagon waste.

Friday, February 2, 2024

Joe Biden must declare a climate emergency. And he must do so now | Peter Kalmus | The Guardian

Joe Biden must declare a climate emergency. And he must do so now | Peter Kalmus | The Guardian

In a world built by plutocrats, the powerful are protected while vengeful laws silence their critics | George Monbiot | The Guardian

In a world built by plutocrats, the powerful are protected while vengeful laws silence their critics | George Monbiot | The Guardian

John Dowland: "Sorrow, Stay"

In a world built by plutocrats, the powerful are protected while vengeful laws silence their critics | George Monbiot | The Guardian

In a world built by plutocrats, the powerful are protected while vengeful laws silence their critics | George Monbiot | The Guardian

Trees struggle to 'breathe' as climate warms, researchers find

Trees struggle to 'breathe' as climate warms, researchers find

Why is long Covid being ignored? - Central Bylines

Why is long Covid being ignored? - Central Bylines