Andre Archie on his book “The Virtue of Colorblindness” – YouTube
We should fight for a color-blind society — not one separated by race – Andre Archie/NY Post
Race-neutral, progressive economic policies deliver $$ to minority communities – CCSE
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This MVP runner-up could be first in NBA history to make $80M in a season – msn
Jalen Rose Warns USA Born Players To Work Tirelessly Otherwise They Will Lose Their NBA Jobs – msn
“Currently, the NBA roster consists of 582 players, with 438 being U.S.-born and 144 being international players. This shift reflects the global expansion of basketball, with more countries producing elite talent capable of competing at the highest level. The rise in international players has been significant over the years, and their impact on the league is increasingly profound.”
Tariffs, technology and industrial policy – Michael Roberts
“The international agencies like the IMF and the World Trade Organisation are worried for the future of the major capitalist economies. The IMF economists reckon a “severe fragmentation of the global economy after decades of increasing economic integration could reduce global economic output by up to 7%”, or about $7.4 trillion in today’s dollars. That’s equivalent to the combined size of the French and German economies, and three times sub-Saharan Africa’s annual output. The losses could reach 8-12% in some countries, if technology is also decoupled”. Even limited fragmentation could shave 0.2% off of global GDP now.
“But America’s ruling elite see that cost as worthwhile if it brings China to its knees. The struggle between the emerging imperialist powers in the late 19th century ended in two world wars in the 20th century. The attempt of US imperialism to destroy the emerging economic and political power of China poses the same risk.”
Homeless, when you just can’t afford the rent – LA Times
“Not all of Los Angeles County’s 70,000 unhoused residents are sleeping on sidewalks or staying in homeless shelters. A majority actually live in cars, vans or RVs. In January, volunteers counted more than 14,000 vehicles being used as residences for an estimated 37,000 people. I spoke with two of them in early October, my Westside neighbors Maria and Toby…”
Data tool: Does SNAP Cover the Cost of a Meal in Your County? – Urban
“In 2023, SNAP benefits did not cover the cost of a meal in 99 percent of counties...Nationwide, a modestly priced meal cost $3.37, 19 percent more than the SNAP benefit.”
“On the basis of evidence collected and examined by my Office, I have reasonable grounds to believe that Benjamin NETANYAHU, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Yoav GALLANT, the Minister of Defence of Israel, bear criminal responsibility for the following war crimes and crimes against humanity committed on the territory of the State of Palestine (in the Gaza strip) from at least 8 October 2023:
- Starvation of civilians as a method of warfare as a war crime contrary to article 8(2)(b)(xxv) of the Statute;
- Wilfully causing great suffering, or serious injury to body or health contrary to article 8(2)(a)(iii), or cruel treatment as a war crime contrary to article 8(2)(c)(i);
- Wilful killing contrary to article 8(2)(a)(i), or Murder as a war crime contrary to article 8(2)(c)(i);
- Intentionally directing attacks against a civilian population as a war crime contrary to articles 8(2)(b)(i), or 8(2)(e)(i);
- Extermination and/or murder contrary to articles 7(1)(b) and 7(1)(a), including in the context of deaths caused by starvation, as a crime against humanity;
- Persecution as a crime against humanity contrary to article 7(1)(h);
- Other inhumane acts as crimes against humanity contrary to article 7(1)(k).”
Netanyahu faces charges in only two places: 1) inside Israel (for corruption) and 2) outside Israel (starving civilians, war crimes, willful killing, extermination/murder).
Progressive senator backs potential ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu: ‘Unprecedented war’ – Fox
“Sanders’ comments come hours after Democratic lawmakers came out largely divided over ICC’s petition.
“Sanders also said that in the last several years, ICC issued arrest warrants for multiple political leaders who violated human rights laws and international war policies, including Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Ukraine invasion and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel. Now included on that list is Netanyahu, ‘who, in response, has waged an unprecedented war of destruction against the entire Palestinian people, which has killed or injured more than 5 percent of the population.'”
Wages & Inflation Since COVID-19 – Barry Ritholtz
Wages outpacing inflation…or just keeping up.? Which workers have the most leverage to bargain for higher pay?
Union Drive at Labcorp Is the Latest in a String of Health Care Organizing Wins – truthout
“…The domestic health care field has infamously seen the profit motive become the guiding principle of operations. Part and parcel of the neoliberal era of deregulation and rapacious profiteering, the nonprofit roots of the health care sector have been left behind as a new class of profit-focused administrators and private equity vultures have set about inflating higher-ups’ salaries, “upcoding” to wildly escalate patient costs and instrumentalizing hospital property and assets as capital for investment.”
White Coat Labor Movement draws blood in the Pacific Northwest.