On Fire: The Burning Case for a Green New Deal by Naomi Klein
‘Naomi Klein’s work has always moved and guided me. She is the great chronicler of our age of climate emergency, an inspirer of generations’ – Greta Thunberg For more than …
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Why Is There a Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics?
The Nobel Memorial Prize defines high achievement in economics, and it validates the discipline’s claim for scientific authority. And yet, historically, it can be understood as a reflection of domestic …
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The Making of A Democratic Economy
Our economy is designed by the 1 percent, for the 1 percent. This book offers a compelling vision of an equitable, ecologically sustainable alternative that meets the essential needs of …
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Goliath by Matt Stoller
From the publisher: A startling look at how concentrated financial power and consumerism transformed American politics, resulting in the emergence of populism and authoritarianism, the fall of the Democratic Party—while …
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Greens and Plaid Cymru demand second referendum after Corbyn’s call for ‘unity government’
The Green Party and Plaid Cymru have called on Jeremy Corbyn to back an extension to Article 50 and a second referendum ahead of a general election, after the Labour …
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China vows to take countermeasures to latest US tariffs
Beijing says Trump broke pledge by threatening to tax $300bn worth of goods BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — China on Thursday vowed to counter the latest U.S. tariffs on $300 billion of …
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Bitter Wheat by David Mamet
Bitter Wheat has been playing in London’s West End since June 7th. It stars John Malkovich, and is scripted and directed by Pulitzer Prize winning Theatre Beast, David Mamet. It …
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Fully Automated Luxury Communism: A Manifesto by Aaron Bastani
From the publisher: The first decade of the twenty-first century marked the demise of the current world order. Despite widespread acknowledgement of these disruptive crises, the proposed response from the …
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Exxon Accused of Pressuring Witnesses in Climate Fraud Case
New York’s attorney general asked a judge to stop the oil giant from subpoenaing documents from investors, saying it would ‘discourage them from testifying’. Prosecutors in New York are accusing …
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A million more adults living with parents than 10 years ago
More than a quarter of young adults aged 20-34 are still living with their parents as rental costs and house prices soar. New data published by the Office of National …
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