The Venezuela Myth Keeping Us From Transforming Our Economy

FEB 07, 2019 |TD ORIGINALS By Ellen Brown (truthdig.com) Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is getting significant media attention these days, after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in an interview that it should “be a larger part of our conversation” when it comes to funding the “Green New Deal.” According to MMT, the government… Continue reading

Articles ~ 3 Actions ~ Announcements, Friday, 2/22 & Saturday, 2/23 (from Adrienne Fong)

Events listed are for Friday & Saturday – will work on other events – tonight / tomorrow Please encourage groups you are involved in to post events on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12 Thank you to all who are posting there!      Check Indybay for other events that might interest you. ACCESSIBILITY: Please include Accessibility Information… Continue reading

Articles ~ 4 Actions ~ Announcements, Tue., Feb. 19 – Thurs., Feb. 21 (from Adrienne Fong)

Periodic Announcements Please encourage groups you are involved in to post events on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12 Thank you to all who are posting there!      Check Indybay for other events that might interest you. ACCESSIBILITY: Please include Accessibility Information on events!  CHILDCARE Please indicate if available for events.  ARTICLES: A. Israel wants to deport 300… Continue reading

Announcement for Monday, 2/18 (from Adrienne Fong)

Fake National Emergency Protest Monday, February 18, 2019 12Noon – 1:00pm  Not My President’s Day San Francisco Federal Building 90 7th Street San Francisco Wheelchair accessible Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/371623146774299/   Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2019/02/16/18821209.php Provides link for other SF Bay Area demos: Oakland, El Cerrito, Albany, San Rafael, San Mateo, San Jose, etc. (Cyber cops would not… Continue reading

New York’s rejection of Amazon could be a turning point for corporate welfare

Amazon’s HQ2 debacle is the latest sign that the public has gotten wise to corporate subsidies4 By Jeff Andrews  Feb 14, 2019 (Curbed.com) When Amazon announced the long-awaited “winners” of its search for a second headquarters last November, the swift and visceral backlash from residents and local officials of New York City seemed destined to fizzle with… Continue reading