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Eliminating the NHS

samedi 3 octobre 2015 à 02:00

The legal framework for eliminating the NHS in the UK has already been put in place, with no public debate.

Actual privatization and elimination is proceeding rapidly.

The Tories' goal, all along, has been to eliminiate most medical care for the people that don't matter to them (the non-rich). They don't admit this, but their actions show it.

Indian electricity pledge

samedi 3 octobre 2015 à 02:00

India offers a pledge to get 40% of electricity from renewables by 2030.

This is comparable to many other inadequate pledges. Electricity is a small fraction of energy use in India.

Mass shootings

samedi 3 octobre 2015 à 02:00

Mass shootings (four or more people shot) are happening over once a day in the US.

The overall US murder rate is still much lower than it was in the 90s. But the rise in mass shootings indicates a systemic problem.

Growing privacy concern

samedi 3 octobre 2015 à 02:00

Americans are becoming more concerned about how digital technology harms their privacy.

If we want to get privacy back, we need to stop giving companies the choice about how much privacy we can have.

Scientist fired for criticism

samedi 3 octobre 2015 à 02:00

Canadian scientist Tony Turner was fired for criticizing right-wing science saboteur Harper outside work, so he will spend full time campaigning against the Conservatives.