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How Rich Would Bill Gates Be Without His Copyright on Windows?
That Bill Gates has gotten rich as a result of these protections is a result of government policy, not an inevitable outcome of technological progress.
Our Best Shot at Meeting Paris Goals? Make Energy Public
A new report finds public ownership is the best way for cities and towns to meet renewable energy and efficiency targets.
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The Insult Wars in Washington: How They Prevent Us From Seeing Our Troubles
The president and his antics are blocking our view of the world and it's the world we should be focusing on.
Devastation in Mosul: Iraq Seizes City From ISIS, but Battle Left Thousands Dead and 700,000 Displaced
Iraq's nine-month-long battle to retake Mosul from the self-proclaimed Islamic State is coming to an end.
Even as All G20 Countries Except US Affirm Paris Deal, Nations Pour $72 Billion a Year Into Fossil Fuels
On Saturday, world leaders broke with the United States on climate change.
If We Don’t Have Accountability, There’s Nothing to Stop Unlawful Detention From Happening
CounterSpin interviews Rachel Meeropol on a laswsuit over unlawful detention.
Why We’re Investigating Grand Canyon Uranium
The Grand Canyon watershed is suffering from the impacts of uranium mining dating back to the Cold War.
The Financial Industry Is Split on a Speculation Tax
Ten EU governments have committed to imposing a small tax on stock and derivatives trading to raise massive revenue for urgent needs.
New Study Undercuts Trump FCC Chair’s Justification for Rolling Back Net Neutrality
An influential paper cited by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai in his campaign against net neutrality has been found to be “riddled with factual errors.”
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As Universities Are Gutted, Grad Student Employee Unions Can Provide a Vital Defense
The exploitation of academic workers has simmered for decades.