Germany’s reputation as a hub of censorship has grown significantly in recent years. In early 2025, a US 60 Minutes investigation drew international attention for clips of dawn apartment raids by armed police on people who had posted offensive memes. In other clips, state prosecutors chuckled at the seizure of citizens’ devices and emphasized the seriousness of the offense of “insulting” a politician.
Economics
Bill Mitchell: The inflationary episode is being driven by profit gouging and interest rate hikes won’t help much
One recent report from the British Unite the Union (published March 2023) – Unite Investigates: Profiteering across the economy—it’s systemic – provides convincing evidence that: We’re living in the midst of a cost of profiteering […]
Geopolitics
Electronic Intifada: EIectronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah arrested in Switzerland
The Electronic Intifada’s executive director Ali Abunimah was arrested by Swiss police ahead of a speaking event in Zurich on Saturday afternoon. Read HERE
Media
Nathan J. Robinson: Notes on a Nightmare #6: Against Newspapers
Depressing people with sad news without engaging them in political action is irresponsible. Read here
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