Daily Archives: September 28, 2019

2019-09-28: News Headlines

WSWS (2019-09-28). US Census report: Inequality grew rapidly in 2018 to record levels. wsws.org The US is now as unequal as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and less equal than Kenya, Mexico and Malaysia.

Tom Conway (2019-09-28). Even the grim reaper favors the rich. nationofchange.org Regular exercise and an apple a day may help to keep the doctor away. But to live a long, healthy life, it helps to be rich. | Income inequality is a pox on America. The rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer. CEO pay keeps rising while workers' paychecks have been all but flat for decades. As a result, income inequality now rivals that of the robber baron days of the early 1900s, when labor unions were virtually outlawed while corporate monopolies thrived. | It gets worse. It turns out that low income is an actual pox, killing people be…

Staff (2019-09-28). We Can Save the Planet by Defunding the Pentagon. truthout.org | | The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues — and their solutions — are intertwined. | The U.S. military protects Big Oil and other extractive industries. | The U.S. military has often been used to ensure that U.S.

The Canary (2019-09-28). Corbyn: Labour would scrap 'unmitigated disaster' of Universal Credit. thecanary.co Universal Credit would be scrapped under Labour plans to replace the Tories' flagship welfare reforms with a social security system to support jobseekers with "dignity and respect". | Jeremy Corbyn called the much-criticised reforms an "unmitigated disaster" as he outlined proposals to depart from a system designed to "punish and police". | The benefit cap and two-child limit would be immediately ditched, which Labour says would bring 300,000 children out of poverty. | The punitive sanctions regime criticised for forcing people to use food banks would also be scrapped if Labour won a general election. | "Universa…

WSWS (2019-09-28). Trump lowers cap on refugees to record low of 18,000. wsws.org This latest move tightens the virtual ban on people fleeing poverty, violence and persecution around the world.

RT (2019-09-27). Setting the example? Income inequality in the US is at an all-time high. rt.com Last year the income gap between richest and poorest people in the US stood at its highest level since 1967, the first year the Census Bureau started tracking it. DC and New York are among places where the differences are worst.

Medea Benjamin (2019-09-27). 10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined. counterpunch.org The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues—and their solutions—are intertwined. 1. The More

commondreams (2019-09-27). Time to Eat Your Words, Sec. Mnuchin: Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Didn't Lower Deficit. commondreams.org ______________________________…

CounterSpin (2019-09-27). Shailly Gupta Barnes, Frances Fox Piven on Defining and Ending Poverty. fair.org Media…

Medea Benjamin (2019-09-26). 10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined. dissidentvoice.org The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues—and their solutions—are intertwined. (1) The …

unitedEditor (2019-09-26). DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE CASE OF IBERO-AMERICA. uwidata.com PART 1: ANTECEDENTS, POTENTIALITIES AND WEALTH A brief history of the balkanization of Ibero-America. First of all, I want to clarify why I will be using the term "Ibero-America" ‚Äã‚Äãinstead of "Latin America." The region in question stretches from northern Mexico to Ushuaia in southern Argentina, and is made up of a majority of Spanish …

Staff (2019-09-25). Egypt's Arab Spring Isn't Over. therealnews.com The recent wave of protests against Egypt's President El-Sisi were sparked by anger at corruption, but also because of the growing inequality in Egypt, says Prof. Angela Joya.

Staff (2019-09-25). What Kind of Mayor Does Baltimore Need? therealnews.com The mayoral primary is just six months away, and it's clear the stakes are higher than ever for the person who wins the job. Record high crime, unrelenting poverty, and flawed housing policies all add up to a city in crisis. But who is best suited to address these issues, and what types of policies…

Fred_F (2019-09-24). Climate change is a crime being perpetrated against us. greenleft.org.au Climate change capitalist inequality Tamara PearsonIssue 1239 AustraliaSeptember 24, 2019A sophisticated greenwashing industry has emerged over the past few decades to not just mask the environmental destruction of corporations while blaming consumers, but…

Eugene Puryear (2019-09-16). 50,000 autoworkers stand up to GM's greed in landmark strike. liberationnews.org One of the United States' wealthiest companies, in a profit-soaked industry, is still doing everything possible to reduce the living standards of their workers as their executives and major shareholders live high-off the hog. If workers win at GM it will be a blow against the power of corporations to exploit and oppress however they see fit.

2019-09-28: Social Media Postees

Even the grim reaper favors the rich
Tom Conway | nationofchange.org | 2019-09-28
Regular exercise and an apple a day may help to keep the doctor away. But to live a long, healthy life, it helps to be rich. | Income inequality is a pox on America. The rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer. CEO pay keeps rising while workers' paychecks have been all but flat for decades. As a result, income inequality now rivals that of the robber baron days of the early 1900s, when labor unions were virtually outlawed while corporate monopolies thrived. | It gets worse. It turns out that low income is an actual pox, killing people be…
nationofchange.org/2019/09/28/even-the-grim-reaper-favors-the-rich/

US Census report: Inequality grew rapidly in 2018 to record levels
wsws.org | 2019-09-28
The US is now as unequal as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and less equal than Kenya, Mexico and Malaysia.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/09/28/inco-s28.html

We Can Save the Planet by Defunding the Pentagon
Staff | truthout.org | 2019-09-28
| The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues — and their solutions — are intertwined. | The U.S. military protects Big Oil and other extractive industries. | The U.S. military has often been used to ensure that U.S.
truthout.org/articles/we-can-save-the-planet-by-defunding-the-pentagon/

Corbyn: Labour would scrap 'unmitigated disaster' of Universal Credit
The Canary | thecanary.co | 2019-09-28
Universal Credit would be scrapped under Labour plans to replace the Tories' flagship welfare reforms with a social security system to support jobseekers with "dignity and respect". | Jeremy Corbyn called the much-criticised reforms an "unmitigated disaster" as he outlined proposals to depart from a system designed to "punish and police". | The benefit cap and two-child limit would be immediately ditched, which Labour says would bring 300,000 children out of poverty. | The punitive sanctions regime criticised for forcing people to use food banks would also be scrapped if Labour won a general election. | "Universa…
thecanary.co/breaking-news/2019/09/28/corbyn-labour-would-scrap-unmitigated-disaster-of-universal-credit/

Trump lowers cap on refugees to record low of 18,000
wsws.org | 2019-09-28
This latest move tightens the virtual ban on people fleeing poverty, violence and persecution around the world.
www.wsws.org/en/articles/2019/09/28/refu-s28.html

10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined
Medea Benjamin | counterpunch.org | 2019-09-27
The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues–and their solutions–are intertwined. 1. The…
counterpunch.org/2019/09/27/10-ways-that-the-climate-crisis-and-militarism-are-intertwined/

Setting the example? Income inequality in the US is at an all-time high
rt.com | 2019-09-27
Last year the income gap between richest and poorest people in the US stood at its highest level since 1967, the first year the Census Bureau started tracking it. DC and New York are among places where the differences are worst. | …
rt.com/usa/469741-us-income-inequality-record/

Shailly Gupta Barnes, Frances Fox Piven on Defining and Ending Poverty
CounterSpin | fair.org | 2019-09-27
Media…
fair.org/home/shailly-gupta-frances-fox-piven-on-defining-and-ending-poverty/

Time to Eat Your Words, Sec. Mnuchin: Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Didn't Lower Deficit
commondreams.org | 2019-09-27
______________________________…
commondreams.org/newswire/2019/09/27/time-eat-your-words-sec-mnuchin-tax-cuts-wealthy-didnt-lower-deficit?cd-origin=rss

10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined
Medea Benjamin | dissidentvoice.org | 2019-09-26
The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues–and their solutions–are intertwined. (1) The …
dissidentvoice.org/2019/09/10-ways-that-the-climate-crisis-and-militarism-are-intertwined/

DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE CASE OF IBERO-AMERICA
unitedEditor | uwidata.com | 2019-09-26
PART 1: ANTECEDENTS, POTENTIALITIES AND WEALTH A brief history of the balkanization of Ibero-America. First of all, I want to clarify why I will be using the term "Ibero-America" ‚Äã‚Äãinstead of "Latin America." The region in question stretches from northern Mexico to Ushuaia in southern Argentina, and is made up of a majority of Spanish …
uwidata.com/5460-divide-and-conquer-the-case-of-ibero-america/

Egypt's Arab Spring Isn't Over
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-09-25
The recent wave of protests against Egypt's President El-Sisi were sparked by anger at corruption, but also because of the growing inequality in Egypt, says Prof. Angela Joya.
therealnews.com/stories/egypt-arab-spring-is-not-over

What Kind of Mayor Does Baltimore Need?
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-09-25
The mayoral primary is just six months away, and it's clear the stakes are higher than ever for the person who wins the job. Record high crime, unrelenting poverty, and flawed housing policies all add up to a city in crisis. But who is best suited to address these issues, and what types of policies…
therealnews.com/stories/what-mayor-does-baltimore-need

Climate change is a crime being perpetrated against us
Fred_F | greenleft.org.au | 2019-09-24
Climate change capitalist inequality Tamara PearsonIssue 1239 AustraliaSeptember 24, 2019A sophisticated greenwashing industry has emerged over the past few decades to not just mask the environmental destruction of corporations while blaming consumers, but…
greenleft.org.au/content/climate-crisis-proves-wrong-people-run-world

50,000 autoworkers stand up to GM's greed in landmark strike
Eugene Puryear | liberationnews.org | 2019-09-16
One of the United States' wealthiest companies, in a profit-soaked industry, is still doing everything possible to reduce the living standards of their workers as their executives and major shareholders live high-off the hog. If workers win at GM it will be a blow against the power of corporations to exploit and oppress however they see fit.
liberationnews.org/50000-autoworkers-stand-up-to-gms-greed-in-landmark-strike/