Civil uprising caused by the permanent, or even temporary, suspension of government-issued food stamps, also known as Electronic Benefits Transfers (EBTs), is considered to be one of the greatest threats to today’s society. Attempting to remove the stigma associated with food stamps, the federal government began issuing EBT cards in the late 1990s and early […]

The United States is on the verge of total economic collapse, and a new Google Consumer Survey suggests that the average American is anything but prepared to handle even a small delay in cash-flow, let alone the coming financial crisis. Formerly a nation of savers, America has unraveled into a nation of debtors, the vast […]

Another day, another lie/fib/untruth exposed in government. As WSJ reports, after initially admitting that a major security breach had gained unauthorized access to 100,000 US households tax returns, The IRS has now admitted that in fact more than 600,000 breaches (blamed on Russians) were attempted and an additional 390,000 taxpayers were potentially affected. (Article republished […]

Years ago, there was a product called the Money Maker advertised frequently in comic books. It looked kind of like a machine for rolling joints. The tempting copy said “Sensational! Insert blank piece of paper, turn knob and PRESTO… out comes a real dollar bill. Insert a one-dollar bill and it changes to a $5.00 […]

While this doesn’t necessarily come as a surprise to anyone anymore, it’s still of paramount importance to report that the pharmaceutical executives behind the atrocious price-gouging of lifesaving drugs are not in the least bit remorseful about their unethical tactics. In fact, they even consider the immense price hikes to be “very responsible.” The revelation was made […]

As we enter 2016, the economy grows ever more unstable under an interdependent and interlinked global financial system that appears destined to collapse. Now, more than ever, the value of learning preparedness is becoming apparent to an ever-growing and aware population. Those who learn how to prepare now, while there’s still some normalcy left to life, […]

If tweets, shares and hashtags are any indication, then there’s no doubt that Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has managed to capture a huge chunk of 2016’s millennial voting block. Voters have lapped up Sanders’ promises of mandating high-paying jobs, rallying against overseas outsourcing and ending the Drug War. His solution: a renewed sense of socialism in America, and […]

The distribution of wealth in the United States no longer resembles a pyramid — it’s become more like Seattle’s Space Needle, if we are to look at the latest figures published by the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS). According the IPS’ latest report, Billionaire Bonanza: The Forbes 400 and the Rest of Us, the richest 400 […]

During the Great Depression, people would pay for services with food because they had no money and no credit. The situation was so bad that in some areas of the country, local governments issued their own currencies called depression scrip. The scrip were often pieces of paper used as money because government currency was nowhere to be seen. […]

RFID technology is becoming increasingly common, as computer chips are now routinely being placed inside passports, drivers’ licenses and credit cards. Some school districts even insert them into student IDs in order to track their movements, disciplining them when they are caught missing class. However, as is the case with most new technology, it is […]

In a highly disturbing move, the Greek government has just announced that its citizens must begin reporting all “under the mattress” assets – meaning any substantial cash, jewelry, gold and other precious stones – starting January 1, 2016. The new statute reads in part: “Declared must be cash money if more than 15,000 euro and […]

It’s increasingly difficult to maintain privacy in the digital age, especially with the rise of Radio-Frequency Identification, otherwise known as RFID readers. These tiny chips use wireless radio frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data. They can be used by thieves to steal your passport, credit card information and other sensitive data. Because of this, criminals […]

More borrowers in China are taking on huge amounts of debt just to repay interest on other existing obligations, thus raising the risk of defaults and adding pressure on policymakers to keep financing costs low.[1] Dubbed “Ponzi finance” by the late US economist Hyman Minsky, using borrowed funds to repay interest is deemed to be an […]

One of England’s most renowned accounting firms and one of the largest recruiters of college graduates, Ernest & Young, has announced it will be removing their policy of requiring a 2:1 and the equivalent of three B grades at A-level in order to open opportunities for talented individuals, regardless of their background. This move is one […]

[Ed. Note: **UPDATE**: Mike Adams reports, BOMBSHELL: China and America Already at War: Tianjin Explosion Carried Out by Pentagon Space Weapon in Retaliation for Yuan Currency Devaluation] What may go down as the biggest geopolitical false flag event since 9/11, the Tianjin, China explosions will remain a critical topic of conversation for some time because […]