October 23, 2018
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Scientists Warn the UN of Capitalism’s Imminent Demise By Nafeez AHMED
Capitalism as we know it is over. So suggests a new report commissioned by a group of scientists appointed by the UN Secretary-General. The main reason? We’re transitioning rapidly to a radically different global economy, due to our increasingly unsustainable exploitation of the planet’s environmental resources. Continue reading
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Khashoggi Newslinks 23 October 2018
23 October 2018 12:01 PM — The New Dark Age Khashoggi murder ‘planned days in advance” – Turkey’s Erdogan https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-45949742 Response to Saudi journalist’s death must be based on verified information, says Kremlin http://tass.com/politics/1027336 Continue reading
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Republicans and Democrats prepare bipartisan agenda of social cuts and war By Patrick Martin
The Democrats and Republicans are raising and spending a record amount, more than $5 billion, to carry out mudslinging attacks on each other and promote the illusion that voters have a real choice between these two equally right-wing parties controlled by the corporations and the wealthy. Continue reading
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Upfront NHS charges one year on – 6 reasons why they harm us all By Ed Jones
When you’re expecting a baby the last thing you want to be thinking about is whether you can afford over £6,000 to go into hospital for the labour. For most people in England this isn’t yet a consideration but for the past year it has been the reality for many migrant women. Continue reading
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A Dying Race Couldn’t Influence The Defense Of Western Civilization
The campaign against the military use of nuclear technology never lets up, even for a single day. The opponents of those deadly warheads have made a lot of progress: bans have been put in place against tests in the atmosphere, underwater, and in space. In general, the number of nuclear detonations has dropped significantly since… Continue reading