MEL GURTOV – If we read nothing other than the mainstream media, we are likely to be persuaded that China has the world’s most robust economy, that its leadership in many aspects of international trade mirrors its strengths at home, and that its economic problems are far more manageable than are problems in the US. All those conclusions need a second look. The truth of the matter is far more complicated–and quite worrisome to many Chinese economists and sociologists.
Ritter Warns Us Again. Will We Pay Attention This Time?
SCOTT RITTER – The real question is, what will those who have access to this information do to hold their respective leadership accountable for actions being taken in their name?
In the UN: A Campaign to Address Global Economic Inequality
LAWRENCE WITTNER – There has been a persistent struggle between rich and poor within societies and nations over the course of human history. In this case, however, the class struggle has reached the global level, with the possibility of global action to address the scandal of vast economic inequality.
We Need More Than a Midterm Victory; We Need an Abolitionist Vision
SONALI KOLHATKAR – Ahead of the midterm elections, voters need to clearly articulate a radical framework for spending our collective wealth.
Trump Has Not Stopped Renewable Energy! By the End of His First 18 Months in Office, Fossil Fuels + Nuclear Power Grew by 2.6-GW while Renewables + Batteries Ballooned by 88.7-GW`
SUN DAY CAMPAIGN – “Over the last 18 months, the Trump Administration has used every conceivable trick to delay, hinder, or cancel new clean energy projects,” noted the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director Ken Bossong. “Yet, while fossil fuels and nuclear power have added just 2.6-GW of net new capacity, renewables and battery storage have grown by 88.7-GW. Clearly, the White House has bet on the wrong horse.”
TV Networks Decline Pool Coverage After Trump Bans News Outlets From White House
JAKE JOHNSON – “We’re glad to see that these news organizations are suing,” said Jameel Jaffer. “The president’s decision to bar them from the White House for the content of their reporting is a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. It’s an attack both on press freedom and the public’s right to independent information about the government.”