(2021-10-07). The Child Tax Credit Is a Proven Boost to American Families, So Why Are Conservative Democrats Trying to Stop It? counterpunch.org American families have struggled for decades to make ends meet with wages simply not rising as fast as the cost of living and a government social safety net that has been so deeply decimated that the U.S. now spends less on children than nearly any other wealthy nation. This year there was a small glimmer of hope that such
(2021-10-07). Transcript: "Making the Most of Special Drawing Rights: Approaches to Maximize Impact and Create a Sustainable and Just Recovery" cepr.net CEPR Senior Research Fellow Andrés Arauz participated in an event on October 4th as part of the IMF Annual Meetings, sponsored by CEPR, ActionAid, Afrodad, the Bretton Woods Project, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, Eurodad, Global Policy Forum, Global Call to Action Against Poverty, Jubilee Debt Campaign, Latindadd, Oxfam International, Social Justice in Global …
(2021-10-07). Inequalities between ethnic groups are stark, new UN report reveals. news.un.org Differences in so-called multidimensional poverty among ethnic groups are consistently high across many countries, according to a new analysis released this Thursday.
(2021-10-06). Pandora Papers Reveal Financial Secrecy that Drains Resources from Poor Countries. indybay.org An investigation into more than 11 million private financial documents show hundreds of public officials in 90 nations using schemes to hide wealth offshore and avoid taxes. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists released the Pandora Papers in partnership with the Washington Post and 600 journalists in 116 countries.
(2021-10-06). Inside the Pandora Papers. zcomm.org The Pandora Papers will hopefully boost momentum in the U.S. Congress behind a progressive tax plan to fund the Build Back Better program — including money for IRS enforcement to ensure the wealthy pay their fair share…
(2021-10-06). 1,400 Kellogg's workers launch strike in the US, joining growing upsurge of workers' struggles. wsws.org There is enormous potential to not only build up support for the Kellogg's strike among workers across the world, but to construct a global movement of the working class against inequality, inhumane working conditions and the sacrifice of workers' lives during the pandemic for private profit.
(2021-10-06). Better family planning can improve public health, inequality and the environment. nationofchange.org Smaller, more sustainable families would create massive long-term savings and catalyze sustainable development.
(2021-10-06). Want a Working Democracy? Try Democratizing Work. inequality.org
(2021-10-06). We're Finally Decreasing Child Poverty. Let's Not Blow It. otherwords.org American families have struggled for decades to make ends meet with But this year, there's a glimmer of hope that this trend might be halted — and even reversed. | Democrats, using their razor-thin majorities in Congres…
(2021-10-06). In OtherWords: October 6, 2021. otherwords.org A final vote on President Biden's jobs and infrastructure agenda has been delayed as Democrats in Congress negotiate with their own right flank over the size and scope of the legislation. | At particular risk, Sonali Kolhatkar writes this week, is the expanded Child Tax Credit, which has proven effective at rapidly reducing child poverty in this country. Democrats shouldn't let a handful of millionaire conservatives in their own ranks derail this wildly successful intervention, she argues. | Also this week, Josue De Luna Navarro takes a look at the bigger picture of how the U.S. treats migrants after disturbing p…
(2021-10-06). As Iraq Preps for Parliamentary Elections, Expert Says the Vote Is 'Unlikely' to Heal the Country. sputniknews.com Unemployment is still high in the war-torn country; in 2020 it reached almost 14 percent. Poverty rates are soaring too, with nearly 25 percent living in dire conditions, whereas security continues to be an issue.
(2021-10-06). BeIn Sports: Saudi Arabia close to lifting ban, says broadcaster. middleeasteye.net 
BeIn Sports: Saudi Arabia close to lifting ban, says broadcaster | Decision could allow Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund to take control of Newcastle Football Club | Wed, 10/06/2021 – 14: 25 | BeIn Sports said it had been approached by Riyadh to settle legal cases, including a $1 billion investment arbitration (Reuters) |
(2021-10-06). Globalization Meets Entropy…and We Lose. counterpunch.org It seems like just a few short years ago that the theoretical economists and the insatiable capitalists were head-over-heels in love with globalization. And why not? As a continuation of old-style colonialism wealthy nations go anywhere on the planet to find the cheapest resources with the least amount of pesky environmental or labor regulations and
(2021-10-06). IMF Urges Wealthy Countries to Send COVID Aid to Poor Countries. indybay.org IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged wealthy countries to donate IMF emergency COVID aid to developing countries. Her remarks opened an event organized by Jubilee USA Network in preparation for October IMF and G20 meetings.