To judge from the editorial pages and Capitol Hill currents that both shape and reflect Washington’s perceptions of the world, the doomsayers sounding alarms over the risk of direct military conflict between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine have been proved wrong. Despite many Russian warnings and much nuclear saber-rattling, the United States has managed to supply advanced artillery systems, tanks, fighter aircraft, and extended-range missiles to Ukraine without an existential contest—or even significant Russian retaliation.
Climate Crisis
Reuters: EU court rejects cities’ bid to curb car emissions
Again the European Court of Justice usurps the right of local governments to protect the health of their citizens. All in the service of corporate profits. Interesting is the fact that Germany keeps its name […]
Economics
Devsdiscourse: Slovakia may stop power exports to EU without more help on energy costs
Slovakia’s main electricity producer has pre-sold energy for the next year at prices much lower than current ones, while Slovak distributors and customers must now buy electricity at multiple times that price. Read Here Photo: […]
Gig Economy
The City: NYC Set to Pass Food Delivery App Laws Securing Workers Minimum Pay, Bathrooms and More
City lawmakers are acting to aid workers in the booming multi-billion dollar app-based food delivery industry, scheduling a vote for Thursday on a landmark slate of bills intended to ensure bathroom access, minimum pay and […]
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