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Global Left Midweek - August 29, 2018

Portside
Three Women, French Reds, Students and Workers in China, Swaziland Democracy, Guatemalans Fight Privatized Energy, Philippines Youth Rage Against Marcos Family

Labor's Last Stand

Garret Keizer Harper's Magazine
Unions must either demand a place at the table or be part of the meal

John McCain Wasn’t a Hero

Branko Marcetic Jacobin
John McCain's greatest achievement was convincing the world through charming banter and occasional opposition to his party's agenda that he was anything other than a reactionary, bloodthirsty war hawk.

The Next Financial Crisis

Various authors New Internationalist
As we approach the ten year anniversary of the great recession, leading economists talk about where the next crisis might come from. Workers bear the brunt of crises, but they also could be the cause that provokes the system to falter.

Coconut Oil

editors, Harvard T. H. Chan Newsletter Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
Coconut oil has become a popular fat choice for its rich flavor with a mild coconut aroma.
The popularity of coconut and particularly coconut oil has soared because of touted health benefits. By contrast, some believe it to a totally unhealthy dietary choice.