On Wednesday, John Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore quietly announced it had discontinued its program that focuses on Black Lung Disease. The controversial program had been suspended in 2013, two days after a joint investigation by the Center for Public Integrity and ABC News revealed how physicians at the nationally recognized university hospital had routinely helped the coal … [Read more...] about Johns Hopkins Terminates Compromised Black Lung Program -Jamie Smith Hopkins, Center for Public Integrity (9/30)
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Syriza and its “Left” Critics (Portside)
Syriza and its "Left" Critics Mark SolomonSeptember 30, 2015Portside Despite being forced to accept under duress the Troika's demands to agree to a punitive memorandum, Syriza was able to maintain the trust and respect of a vast electorate, especially working class and young voters. With that, the original vision of Syriza not only did not die, but … [Read more...] about Syriza and its “Left” Critics (Portside)
Four Demonstrably False Claims About The Iran Deal That Are Showing Up On The Opinion Pages
Conservative opposition to the internationally-negotiated deal to limit Iran's ability to obtain a nuclear weapon has been the subject of numerous editorials and op-eds in U.S. newspapers that have pushed false information about the agreement and warned that it compromises U.S. and Israeli security, despite widespread praise from nuclear arms control experts who say the deal is … [Read more...] about Four Demonstrably False Claims About The Iran Deal That Are Showing Up On The Opinion Pages
Japan’s fascist Nippon Kaigi and the LDP
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in April delivered a speech to the U.S. Congress — the first by a Japanese leader — that lauded deepening trade ties and the military alliance with the United States.The speech, carefully tuned for his U.S. audience, cast Abe as a defender of strong democratic principles, a leader with “deep repentance” in his heart for the “lost dreams of young … [Read more...] about Japan’s fascist Nippon Kaigi and the LDP
Will SYRIZA Survive Radical Left Democracy?
Latest in a series of reports on the Greek Crisis from the REAL NEWS NETWORK.Go to video:Text below:BioSharmini Peries - As a journalist and executive producer, Sharmini harnesses the power of research and policy institutions, independent media, social movements, universities and academics to form strategic partnerships for innovative programming at TRNN. Prior to joining … [Read more...] about Will SYRIZA Survive Radical Left Democracy?