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Fair Observer
- Why Tomorrow Shapes Today: Hall, Woodford and the Challenge of Economic Stability
An economy can begin to slow before anyone loses a job. A family hears that its employer may cut staff and postpones buying a car. A business sees customers becoming cautious and cancels an expansion. A bank, worried about both, tightens its lending standards. Each decision makes sense individually. Together, they can turn anxiety about… Continue reading Why Tomorrow Shapes Today: Hall, Woodford and the Challenge of Economic Stability The post Why Tomorrow Shapes Today: Hall, Woodford and the Challenge of Economic Stability appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Can We Reverse Out-of-Control Campaign Spending?
The 2026 midterm elections have been the most expensive in history, with more than $11 billion being spent on political ads. While Democratic candidates have outraised Republicans in individual donations by appealing directly to voters, Republicans have received the lion’s share of money from super political action committees (PACs) funded by a small number of… Continue reading Can We Reverse Out-of-Control Campaign Spending? The post Can We Reverse Out-of-Control Campaign Spending? appeared first on Fair Observer.
- Under the UN Lens: The TTP Threat and Regional Security Challenges
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has remained an enduring threat to Pakistan’s peace, security and social stability since its inception in 2007. Over the years, it has been responsible for thousands of deaths and attacks against security forces and civilians. It has also struck critical infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, roads, bridges and gas pipelines. The history speaks… Continue reading Under the UN Lens: The TTP Threat and Regional Security Challenges The post Under the UN Lens: The TTP Threat and Regional Security Challenges appeared first on Fair Observer.
Anthropocene
- Solar above, fish below: Double-decker farms could rival US power use
Floating solar panels over the world’s fish and shrimp ponds could generate 4,100 terawatt-hours of electricity, avoiding up to 2.5 billion tons of emissions.
- Sewage bacteria generate electricity while destroying antibiotics
Call it a sewage trifecta: a new microbial fuel cell makes power, breaks down hard-to-remove antibiotics, and produces the household chemical hydrogen peroxide.
Black Agenda Report
- Black Agenda Radio November 6, 2026
In this week’s segment, we hear about the Southern Human Rights Organizers' Conference (SHROC), which will be held in Jackson, Mississippi, in December. But we begin with an analysis of the Michigan Senate race won by Abdul El-Sayed.
- Abdul El-Sayed's Senate Victory in Michigan
Abayomi Azikiwe is editor of the Pan-African Newswire and a Detroit-based activist. Abdul El-Sayed won his election and will represent Michigan as a United States senator. He defied the Democratic Party and its donor class, but is his victory truly meaningful to the voters who rejected Islamophobia […]
- Southern Human Rights Organizers' Conference
Jaribu Hill is the executive director of the Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights in Greenville, Mississippi. She joins us from Greenville to discuss the upcoming Southern Human Rights Organizers' Conference (SHROC), which will convene in Jackson, Mississippi, December 10th through the 13th. […]
The Guardian
The Marshall Project
- ‘We Can Do Hard Things’: How a Grassroots Campaign Shut Down a Notorious St. Louis Jail
A new documentary, “Hell on Hall Street,” shows how community organizations fought to close and, ultimately, demolish the jail known as The Workhouse.
Aeon
Unicorn Riot
The Conversation
Inter Press Service
Sludge
- The Money Behind Hakeem Jeffries
Executives at Anduril and Palantir, crypto industry advocates, and investors giving through AIPAC helped fund the Democratic leader preparing to become speaker.
Yale Environment 360
- As the Japanese Countryside Empties Out, Wildlife Is Disappearing
The Japanese population is in decline, but the downward trend is especially pronounced in rural areas. The loss of people might be expected to lead to a resurgence of wildlife. But paradoxically, where farms have been abandoned, wildlife is also disappearing.Read more on E360 →
Inside Climate News
Amnesty International
Grist
Truthout
- Trump Admin Giving $1M to Group Studying Crime Against White South Africans
The new award comes after the administration cut human rights funding to nations in crisis.
- Mississippi Ballot Monitors Say They’re Being Shut Out of Vote Counting
Volunteers say they are navigating confusion and obstacles while trying to ensure a transparent counting process.
- Flooding in Gaza Destroys 70,000 Tents as Israel Continues to Block Aid
The Palestinian Health Minister warned of “a catastrophic deterioration in health and environmental conditions" in Gaza.
Labor Notes
- Book Review: A Model for U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Solidarity
Labor law reform in Mexico has opened up a major opportunity for workers fighting for genuine, independent unions. What can U.S. unions do to support our brothers and sisters there? And how can we build cross-border campaigns to confront our common employers? Unions asking these questions will find valuable ideas in the e-book International Solidarity in Action: The Relationship Between the United Electrical Workers (UE) and Frente Auténtico del Trabajo (FAT), available for free download here.
The World – PRI
- Paraguay's banking crisis threatens the president's future
Paraguay is facing a deepening political crisis after authorities intervened following the collapse of one of the country's largest digital banks, leaving millions of customers unable to access their money. The collapse of Ueno Bank, which has ties to President Santiago Peña's former business partners, has triggered protests, criminal investigations and an impeachment effort against Peña and […]
- How online maps leave US service members more exposed
A new investigation by our partners at Bellingcat demonstrates how satellite mapping services like Google Maps very publicly identify specific facilities on US military installations across the Middle East. A major vulnerability during the Iran War, this satellite mapping has left many US service members feeling exposed. The World's Host Aaron Schachter learned more from Bellingcat researcher […]
- Light saber fencing allows players to feel like Jedi
Not very long ago, in the galaxy we live in, someone invented a sport that combines fencing with our fantasy pals from “Star Wars.” All you need is one of those glow-in-the-dark swords every kid — and adult — secretly wanted as a birthday present from Obi-Wan Kenobi, and you’re ready to rock. The World’s Gerry Hadden reported from Barcelona a year ago on the fun of this rising […]
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