(2019-07-26). The Tragic Inevitability of Boris Johnson PM. counterpunch.org 
Boris Johnson (BoJo) is an MP for Uxbridge. Born into wealth and privilege, the millionaire once described his £250,000 a year salary as a columnist for The Telegraph as "chicken feed." In his role as Brussels correspondent, he spread what one Telegraph editor described as fake news about the European Union. More
(2019-07-26). Newsom Tours Kern Co. Oil Spill as Locals Call for Heath & Safety Protections. indybay.org "While this incident occurred in an isolated area, other similar oil production-related incidents have occurred in proximity to Kern County communities," said Juan Flores, a Kern County community organizer with the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment. "It is time that state leadership and decision-makers take action and pay attention to the gravity of such incidents.
(2019-07-26). Newstart poverty crisis: Raise the rate now. greenleft.org.au It is fast becoming a recognised fact — almost a truism — that the Newstart Allowance is too low. For unemployed people trying to get by on about $300 a week ($277 without rent assistance, $227 for those under 21), this is not news. | Likewise for those who are unable to work because of illness or disability but are forced onto Newstart due to the difficulty of accessing sickness or disability payments. | Newstart payments have not risen since 1994 — not something that can be said about the cost of living. The cost of housing, particularly in capital cities, has skyrocketed. Low Newstart rates a…
(2019-07-25). Lula's Native Region Showcases Afro and Indigenous Folklore. telesurenglish.net Garanhuns, a city off the beaten track in northeastern Brazil and the hometown of former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, hosts a huge festival each year that showcases Brazilian folklore, which boasts elements of African and European culture. | RELATED: | Bolsonaro: Hunger, Poverty in Brazil: 'A Big Lie' | Maracatu drums, string literature and empanadas, or meat pies, as well as wine are served during the 10-day event in the streets of Garanhuns, which will host its 29 Winter Festival from…
(2019-07-25). Profile: Jacob Rees-Mogg, Brexiteer rewarded with Cabinet role. thecanary.co 
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been rewarded for his loyalty to Boris Johnson and his hardline Brexit views by being appointed as Leader of the House of Commons.In an unusual move, Mr Rees-Mogg will attend Cabinet meetings despite not being a full member of the Cabinet.The fourth of five children, Mr Rees-Mogg was born to a wealthy family steeped in the Conservative Party — his late father William Rees-Mogg was a former editor of The Times and was created a life peer in 1988, while his mother Gillian Shakespeare Morris's father was a Tory local government politician.Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage and Annunziata Rees-…
(2019-07-25). 'No One Should Retire Into Poverty': At Historic Hearing, Progressives Make Case for Expanding—Not Cutting—Social Security Benefits. commondreams.org "Social Security's modest benefits should be expanded. When President Franklin Roosevelt signed Social Security into law, he called it 'a cornerstone' on which to build. Yet the last time Congress enacted increases was 1972." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files/styles/cd_special_coverage/public/headline/thumbs/social_security.jpg …
(2019-07-24). What Do Black Voters Want? NYT's Edsall Says It's What 'Conservative' Democrats Want. fair.org 
"The Democratic Party," a new column by Thomas Edsall ( 7/24/19) declares, "Is Actually Three Parties." | Fascinating! Tell us more, New York Times columnist on "politics, demographics and inequality." | Well, based on data from a CBS poll of "battleground states," there are "three roughly equal groups": Democrats who call themselves "very liberal," Democrats who call themselves "somewhat liberal," and Democrats who call themselves "moderate" or "conservative." | That's it—those are the "three parties" that the Democr…
(2019-07-24). The exploitation time bomb. mronline.org 
Worsening economic inequality in recent years is largely the result of policy choices that reflect the political influence and lobbying power of the rich. There is now a self-reinforcing pattern of high profits, low investment, and rising inequality—posing a threat not only to economic growth, but also to democracy. | Source
(2019-07-23). Multinational Pharmaceuticals and Medicine: Under Fire Worldwide. uwidata.com 
The massive multinational corporations that produce the world's supply of drugs, vaccines and genetically modified organisms have been coming under increasing heavy scrutiny in recent years. These companies are in a position, thanks to their incredible resources, to influence doctors, and even nations to buy their products. They have used their wealth to push favorable …
(2019-07-22). The Campaign To Stop Corbyn: Smears, Racism And Censorship. dissidentvoice.org The greatest fear of those holding the most power and wealth is that they will lose their exalted position in the world. They will resist any changes to the grossly unequal and unjust class structure that causes grievous damage to so many people; and to the planet itself. Even the threat of real change must …
(2019-07-21). Unpaid Caregiving Increases Risk of Poverty in Retirement. therealnews.com 
Christian Weller discusses his PERI study showing that people who care for children or elderly parents are less likely to have decent savings for retirement. The risk is higher for women, and especially for single women…
(2019-07-17). Free the children, close the camps. liberationnews.org 
Trump's racist statements against Mexicans and Central Americans is intended for one purpose: To stir up hatred of immigrants, to mobilize his base and deflect blame away from millionaires and billionaires, who are the real cause of the economic crisis and unemployment.