Links

Meagan Day – Neoliberalism Is Real and Fundamentally Opposed to Left Principles

Link to an article by Meagan Day:

“Jonathan Chait Is Wrong: Neoliberalism Is Real and Fundamentally Opposed to Left Principles”

Bonus links: Right Turn: The Decline of the Democrats and the Future of American Politics (this is an older book that concretely refutes Chait’s claim that the Democrats have veered left, or simply haven’t veered right) and Liberalism: A Counter-History (this book shows how liberals in general are more aligned with the right than the left)

Was the “Russian Hack” an Inside Job?

Link to a memorandum by Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity:

“Was the ‘Russian Hack’ an Inside Job?”

and “VIPS: Mueller’s Forensics-Free Findings”

and “VIPS Fault Mueller Probe, Criticize Refusal To Interview Assange”

 

Bonus links: “Non-Existent Foundation for Russian Hacking Charge” and “Why ‘Russian Meddling’ is a Trojan Horse” and “A Look Back at Clapper’s Jan. 2017 ‘Assessment’ on Russia-gate” and “Finally Time for DNC Email Evidence”

Jonathan Latham – The Biotech Industry is Taking Over the Regulation of GMOs From the Inside

Link to an article by Jonathan Latham:

“The Biotech Industry is Taking Over the Regulation of GMOs From the Inside”

The central dispute between industry and critics like Latham is over which of two approaches to adopt: (1) reasonably prove safety before commercial release, or (2) presume safety (and permit commercial release) until harm is proven.  See also “Unsafe at any Dose? Diagnosing Chemical Safety Failures, from DDT to BPA”