BY ISHAAN THAROOR* – THE WASHINGTON POST Even the most bullish of President Trump’s supporters would have a tough time classifying his performance at the United Nations this week as a success. His Tuesday address to the U.n. General Assembly will be remembered for…
By Hazel Henderson* – Editor, Ethical Markets Ethical Markets applauds Duke historian Prof. Nancy MacLean and agrees with her thesis in her book “Democracy in Chains“. As a researcher and science policy advisor, I saw many similar efforts by orthodox, fundamentalist…
Ronald Radosh* – The Daily Beast The word “sovereignty” may sound innocent enough, but as Trump and speechwriter Stephen Miller deploy it, it’s anything but. Here’s what you need to know There was a critical word tucked into Donald Trump’s U.n. speech that went largely unnoticed…
Rene Wadlow* “The struggle against the nuclear weapon cult and threats it poses to the international peace, security and development, like all struggles against belief systems which have outlived their times, is going to be long and arduous.” Subrahmanyam. Nuclear Proliferation…
How the ultra rich could save the world, if they wanted to, in 22 pictures anc charts from Jeremy Leggett Recent compilations of wealth show staggering record inequality, and miniscule engagement by the richest in socially-responsible investment. This presentation explores the…
By Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli – POLITICO The former strategist for Donald Trump wants to mobilize and unite Europe’s populists — on the left and right. ROME — Italy is the “center of the political universe,” according to former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Speaking…
Emaús Internacional* “It is not enough to take action, we must overcome, that is to say, take more action than the forces moving in the other direction”. Abbé Pierre The World Forum of Alternatives led with the most excluded was held in Geneva, Switzerland, upon invitation by…
By Miguel Otero-Iglesias* – POLITICO Migration — like globalization — creates winners and losers. As European countries grapple with the backlash to immigration, it’s become clear that there’s a growing cognitive dissonance between the global elite and ordinary voters.
Larry Swedroe* – ETF.com. Forests cut warming better than technology As the director of research for Buckingham Strategic Wealth and The BAM Alliance, I get many questions about whether reinsurance is an appropriate investment.
Christopher Bertram* – The Nation If countries want the right and not just the power to control their borders, they have to consider the rights of immigrants, too For decades, politicians around the world have repeatedly reminded voters that unauthorized immigrants—or…
