Link: http://socialistworker.org/2012/04/11/stripping-away-our-rights
The Supreme Court ruling on strip searches escalates the assault on our civil liberties. WHEN THE U.S. Supreme Court deliberated over the constitutionality of Barack Obama's health care law at the end of March, there was no-hold-barred daily sparring in the press between Democrats and Republicans, and breathless speculation by the "experts" about every word the justices uttered.
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/11/federal-reserve-economic-crisis_n_1665624.html?ref=topbar
The Federal Reserve is open to taking further action to support the struggling U.S. economy. But minutes of the Fed's June meeting show policymakers at odds over whether the economy needs more help now.
Link: http://www.cnbc.com/id/48156196
Merrill Lynch has added its voice to the chorus of gold bulls who have been predicting that bullion will hit $2000 an ounce.