Tag: Economy

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Saving humanity, return of company towns, Manhattan project

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The battle to save humanity from itself is on and Lee Camp’s guest this week has some ideas on how we should go about that. John C. Boik is an author and the founder of the Principled Societies Project, which is developing the Local Economic Direct Democracy Association (LEDDA) framework. They discuss his transformational project to improve the way that humanity interacts with Earth’s systems and the economy. … Read More >Saving humanity, return of company towns, Manhattan project

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CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: New normal?

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As the Covid vaccine is being rolled out, it is absolutely necessary to take stock of the economic devastation left in the pandemic’s wake. What is the fate of the working middle class? Will inequality continue to increase? How much government intervention can we expect? And finally, does the phrase ‘new normal’ mean anything? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: New normal?

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Minneapolis releases $6.4mn to police to hire new recruits, as depleted force struggles with soaring crime after calls to defund

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The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to give police an extra $6.4 million in funding to hire new officers amid a steep increase in violent crime. Dozens of officers quit or went on leave after the George Floyd protests. … Read More >Minneapolis releases $6.4mn to police to hire new recruits, as depleted force struggles with soaring crime after calls to defund

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Why does every new US president always try to outdo their predecessor in boosting the debt? RT’s Boom Bust explores…

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The US’ federal budget deficit is on track to reach an enormous $2.3 trillion in the fiscal year 2021 – the second-highest deficit since World War II – according to a forecast by the Congressional Budget Office. … Read More >Why does every new US president always try to outdo their predecessor in boosting the debt? RT’s Boom Bust explores…

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Russia’s rivals attempt to ‘exploit’ effects of Covid-19 pandemic by encouraging protests in support of Navalny, Putin tells media

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Foreign powers are trying to weaponise frustration over falling living standards due to to the Covid-19 pandemic to stir up protests in support of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, President Vladimir Putin has said. … Read More >Russia’s rivals attempt to ‘exploit’ effects of Covid-19 pandemic by encouraging protests in support of Navalny, Putin tells media

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So, how’s Covid-19 been for you? Not great, with over 40% of Brits in poor health or struggling financially, UK regulator says

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While half of the population has remained largely unaffected, a significant part has been hit hard by the pandemic, with many people forced to resort to food banks, a survey by the UK’s financial regulator has revealed. … Read More >So, how’s Covid-19 been for you? Not great, with over 40% of Brits in poor health or struggling financially, UK regulator says

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Central banks are transferring wealth from the average person to the likes of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos – RT’s Keiser Report

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The money supply increased dramatically in the US in 2020 since the lockdowns closed the economy. RT’s Keiser Report talks to Mike Maloney, a leading expert on monetary history, economics, and precious metals. … Read More >Central banks are transferring wealth from the average person to the likes of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos – RT’s Keiser Report