A universal basic income may seem like a win for the common man, however, it’s worth noting that billionaires in support of the plan are interested in their ends, not ours.
Jeffrey Epstein Dies of “Suicide”
Accused sex trafficker and friend to the powerful, Jeffrey Epstein, has died by apparent suicide. The internet is not convinced.
Americans Should Be Very Skeptical of Calls for New “Terrorism” Laws
As a result of El Paso and Dayton, U.S. lawmakers are openly discussing domestic terrorism laws. However, laws made in the aftermath of tragedy have burned us before.
Conventional Politicians Are Infinitely Weirder Than Marianne Williamson
Presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson is something different and worth watching, compared to the rest of the “status quo” field.
With Armies in 100 Countries, America’s War Is a Fight With No Reason or End
Americans have pursued terrorism since 2001, but what we’ve really achieved is a great crusade without end, both in lives lost and profit gained.
Facial Recognition Glasses: Next on the Government’s Wish List?
China has developed glasses technology that allows the wearer to cross-check faces with government databases. Truth is, we’re not that far off implementing it everywhere.
The Plutocrats Are Pursuing Internet Censorship and They’re Barely Even Hiding It
While the focus might be on shadowy Russian forces subverting the internet, three more familiar companies are very noticeably clamping down on free speech.
Brexit, Catalonia, Who Next?
After a study discovered that 75% of people no longer trusted their government, the next Brexit is a “when” not an “if.”
The Lies and Slippery Slope of Trump’s Presidency
The full effect of Trump’s twisting of language and facts may be felt overseas, as his governance tactics may surrender the ground won by democracy over the past half century.
Long Reads: Covering Mass Murder, Vaccination, and Tony Abbott’s Shirtfront
Richard Jackson’s “Long Reads” dives headlong into the people who cover mass murder, the shady history of vaccines, and the mess of former Australian Prime Minister Abbott’s political house.