Sunday, June 07, 2020

Slavoj Zizek — Everyday Racism . . . Real Racism VS White Liberal Racism

The Radical Revolution  IDEAS TO PROVOKE YOU
Systemic problem or individual moral dilemma? . . . Listen to examples
especially from the United States
In this interview with Slavoj Zizek conducted by his wife Jela Krečič at the Malmö Stadtsbibliotek in Sweden, Zizek elaborates on racism functions on a personal, non-systemic way. 
He also argues that liberal attempts at preserving traditional or authentic cultures are a kind of racism in and of themselves.
Full interview: http://zizekpodcast.com/2020/03/01/zi...

Larry Summers: Torn Asunder In A Tumultuous Week

Fundamental constraints on the economy have not changed

June 5 -- Lawrence H. Summers, former U.S. Treasury Secretary, says that the rebound in U.S. hiring in May does not change the fundamental constraints on the economy. 
He cautions that the bounce-back in the labor market could reflect earlier optimism rather than current conditions

He joins David Westin for an exclusive take on "Bloomberg Wall Street Week."

Basics: The Role of Capitalism In Global Inequality > An Introduction to Thomas Piketty's Capital in the 21st Century- A Macat Economics Analysis

The Central Contradiction of Capitalism
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Economist El-Erian: The Jobs Reprt, The Fed, Inequality and Economic Recovery

From Yahoo Finance: Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic adviser at Allianz spoke with Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Adam Shapiro about the latest jobs report and inequality . . .
He's still 'scratching his head' about explanations in the media
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Jun 5, 202
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2 Vanilla Dudes - Hizzoner The Mayor + Mesa Police Chief Costa - Stage A "Communities of Color" Forum



It's at least a start to face some hard facts about the City of Mesa's long history of bias and excessive use-of-force by the Mesa Police Department. 
The issue is accountability.
John Giles is the interlocutor and current mayor in a 140-year long line of succession where few people of color or women have been elected as mayor or City Council members.
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Communities of Color Forum with Mayor Giles and Police Chief Costa

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REMOTE VIRTUAL TRANSMISSION FROM THE LOWER CHAMBERS: Mesa City Council Study Session Thu 04 June 2020

Kicked-off by City Manager Chris Brady, who starts to stumble on his words to rush the introduction of the new Mesa Superintendent of Schools who finds herself in the new world of 'distance learning' with devices.
Ready for two hours to watch-and-listen?

Council Study Session - 6/4/2020


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Jun 4, 2020
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On agenda:6/4/2020
Title:Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on a Mesa CARES program that will provide remote learning through technology for Mesa's K-6 students.
Attachments:1. Presentation
On agenda:6/4/2020
Title:Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on an update of the Mesa CARES Small Business Assistance Reemergence Program, focusing on the results and award recommendations of the Mesa CARES Financial Assistance Grant Program.
Attachments:1. Presentation
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20-0649 
Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the proposed 2020 Mesa Moves Transportation Bond Program. 1-c 




18 Slides
Mesa Moves Transportation Program 
June 4, 2020 

  • RJ Zeder, Transportation 
  • Erik Guderian, Transportation 
  • Scott Butler, Office of Management & Budget

File #:20-0649   
Type:PresentationStatus:Agenda Ready
In control:City Council Study Session
On agenda:6/4/2020
Title:Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the proposed 2020 Mesa Moves Transportation Bond Program.
Attachments:1. Presentation,
2. Mesa Moves Regional Roadway Project List
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Zelensky Calls for a European Army as He Slams EU Leaders’ Response

      Jan 23, 2026 During the EU Summit yesterday, the EU leaders ...