The basis for a remotely readable national ID in the US? States are trialling mobile driver licenses police can ping from a distance.

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by LizMcIntyre The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles is trialling a mobile driver license that allows “law enforcement officers to ping a driver’s smartphone to request their driver’s license information prior to walking to the vehicle.” Virginia and Iowa have recently trialed the tech, too. The tech is provided by IDEMIA, a company that specializes in citizen identification … Read more

Andy Hoffman – Ramifications of the Crypto Bear Market

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World Crypto Network, Released on 3/14/18 In today’s Crypto Audioblog, Andy Hoffman of CryptoGoldCentral.com and the World Crypto Network discusses the causes, and ramifications, of the ongoing Crypto bear market. Andrew (“Andy”) Hoffman owns a subscription-based website, CryptoGoldCentral.com, which offers readers Andy’s daily thoughts on cryptocurrencies and precious metal markets. For a decade, he was a … Read more

FBI Office of Professional Responsibility Recommends AG Jeff Sesssions Fire Andrew McCabe…

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by sundance A very interesting dynamic today, with a motive that may not be as transparent as initially appears. The New York Times and Washington Post are both reporting the FBI’s internal Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has recommended to AG Jeff Sessions that FBI Asst. Director Andrew McCabe should be fired. The reason for the recommendation surrounds the DOJ Inspector General … Read more

Retail Sales, Fed Atlanta

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by WARREN MOSLER Worse than expected and now down for the last three months, not adjusted for inflation. And all in line with the narrative about personal income going flat and the falling savings rate: Highlights The big tax cut isn’t being passed to the nation’s retailers. Retail sales once again missed expectations badly, at minus … Read more

Seattle Mayor’s plan for free college: No US citizenship or minimum GPA required

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by DCG  From Seattle Times: One of Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s top goals is to make community college free for every Seattle high-school graduate, and last week, she rolled out a program that would do so over several years. The plan, which would likely work in concert with College Bound and other state and federal aid programs, would pay for … Read more

The $82 Trillion Problem Washington Has Stopped Talking About

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News Articles here: 1. The $82 Trillion Problem Washington Has Stopped Talking About http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2018/03… 2. War is coming- Panic over impending social security crisis http://www.nbc-2.com/story/37600858/w… 3. This Is What Life Without Retirement Savings Looks Like https://www.theatlantic.com/business/… 4. US Monthly Deficit Largest in 6 Years http://fox2now.com/2018/03/13/us-mont…

Trump Obliterates Obama-Era Rule… Sends Clear Message to PETA

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77PsZ4AqSA8 Becky Loggia for the Western Journal reports, In another move that is sure to cause controversy, the Trump administration has effectively withdrawn an Obama-era rule that would have strengthened animal welfare requirements on “certified organic” meat. Read More/Source/Credit/FairUse: https://www.westernjournal.com/trump-…

The Panama Papers: How the super-wealthy hide billions in tax havens and shell companies

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A genuine, real ultimate conspiracy by the rich against everyone else. Acting in concert with small armies of accountants and lawyers, they coordinate at an international level to hide their money/profits and avoid paying taxes. This is a mainstream article with an excellent video outlining how it all works. The only difference between tax avoidance … Read more

The Cloud Act Is a Dangerous Piece of Legislation – It threatens activists abroad, individuals here in the U.S., and would empower Attorney General Sessions in new disturbing ways

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The bill starts by giving the executive branch dramatically more power than it has today. It would allow Attorney General Sessions to enter into agreements with foreign governments that bypass current law, without any approval from Congress. Under these agreements, foreign governments would be able to get emails and other electronic information without any additional scrutiny by … Read more

Net Neutrality hasn't been officially repealed yet.

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The Order will not go into effect until after the Office of Management and Budget completes its Paperwork Reduction Act review, which could take several months. However, last Thursday’s publication is significant because it triggers deadlines for challenges to the Order, both in the courts and in Congress. The Federal Register publication gives litigants ten … Read more