Why You Should Fear the Future

Net Neutrality enforcement may reach into your computer

By: kimberlydvorak

The Net Neutrality policy proposed by the Obama White House is set for a vote by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) on Thursday. The President has not been quiet about pushing for internet legislation. On the campaign trail he made many statements like; “I will not take a back seat to anyone in my commitment to net neutrality.&...

about 1 month ago

Dean Baker: Making Wall Street Pay.

By: northsunm32

   This is a defence of what is called the Tobin Tax a tax on financial transactions. Many think that the tax would discourage short term speculation in the market while being only a very mild burden on those interested in longer term investment. This is from the Guardian.   Making Wall Street Pay ""Wall Street's irresponsible ...

16 days ago

10 Huge Bailouts From the Financial Meltdown

By: steph10

The Huffington Post has reported that it has been a little over a year since Congress and former President Bush gave the Treasury Department the authority to distribute hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars to failing banks, auto manufacturers, and AIG. The Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae bailouts, in the amounts of $50.7 billion and $44.9 billion, ...

about 1 month ago

Being Led Like Blind Sheep.

By: Redhanded101

For a country that has seen it’s population surpass the 300 million mark and where diversity couldn’t be more evident, it is becoming more evident that minorities & to a large extent our youth or those under the age of 20 – which comprise about 27% of the population, are currently being led like blind sheep by this ...

8 days ago