If you work in the U.S., you don’t know how bad you have it

It’s no secret that United Statesians are more ignorant of the world beyond their national borders than the peoples of other countries. That ignorance serves a purpose. How can you keep screaming “We’re Number One” and believing you have it better than the rest of the world if you are in possession of accurate information?

If you work in the U.S., you don’t know how bad you have it

H/T: Dandelion Salad

US takes new step on delisting Chinese companies from stock exchanges for audit violations

US takes new step on delisting Chinese companies from stock exchanges for audit violations

The audit requirement, established in 2002, has been applicable to all foreign companies that seek to issue public stocks in the US. According to the SEC, China and Hong Kong are the only country or territory that house companies refusing to abide by the rules.

Really?!

Draconian new legislation set to shut down protest at Scottish Parliament ahead of COP26

Campaigners have condemned controversial new legislation designed to shut down protests outside the Scottish parliament building in Edinburgh, warning new police powers will have a “chilling effect” on the right to protest. The timing of this new legislation – just months before COP26 arrives in Scotland – is significant.

Draconian new legislation set to shut down protest at Scottish Parliament ahead of COP26

Who represents Afghanistan: Genuine activists vs ‘native informants’

By Ramzy Baroud | MEMO | September 22, 2021

Scenes of thousands of Afghans flooding the Kabul international airport to flee the country as Taliban fighters were quickly consolidating their control over the capital, raised many questions, leading amongst them: who are these people and why are they running away?

Who represents Afghanistan: Genuine activists vs ‘native informants