There needs to be public policy options offered as part of this discussion so the public (and legislators) can actually compare the costs and effectiveness of different climate change policies.
With the revelations that there is next to no regulation (and enforcement of current regulation) over use and abuse of Canadian's data, it is time to rethink the model.
A healthy democratic system is one that evolves and changes, but the American system for nominating and electing Presidential candidates is a dinosaur (and not the fun kind).
Looking beyond the candidates: Understanding what's important in the Democratic Primary; Public option to ensure digital privacy and security; Liberal climate strategy more about privatization than green energy; Corrupt right-wing seizes power in Brazil; French Strikes Continue; Progressive Latin American nations oppose US & EU intervention in Venezuela
Important differences exist between different internet application-based contract employment. Understanding these differences is essential for organizers to effectively orientate to workers in these sectors.
The case against unions using the word 'Millennial'; 'Gig Economy' too broad to be meaningful; Oil pipeline promises are a pipe dream; Brazil coup unravelling
The Trade in Services Agreement text has been released by Wikileaks. If implemented, it would be very destructive to public services for all countries around the world.
Trudeau breaks important promise to Indigenous students; Leaked TiSA text as bad as imagined for public services; IMF Research says neoliberal policies are oversold - without hint of irony; LEFT NOISE
Young workers getting organized with the Fight for $15 and Fairness; From the ashes of Fort McMurray comes the hope for a better world; Left Noise This Week.
Does anyone really trust US law makers to 'get it right' when it comes to digital privacy issues? It is a sad state of affairs where the private US technology sector and the US government have such internally contradictory and competing interests. What is needed is an informed debate, but the world is doubtful that can happen in the US today.
