Daily Archives: May 29, 2013

Department of Defense’s Use of Contractors to Support Military Operations: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress

 Department of Defense’s Use of Contractors to Support Military Operations: Background, Analysis, and Issues for Congress The Pentagon’s reliance on contractors to support military operations has now become so extensive that… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Academic | Tagged | Leave a comment

Michael Sandel interview: the marketization of everything is undermining democracy

Michael Sandel interview: the marketization of everything is undermining democracy 1 Comment JP O’Malley 22 May 2013 9:41 Michael Sandel is a political philosopher and a professor at Harvard University. He… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Outsourcing/Privatization | Tagged | Leave a comment

G4S accused of holding South African prisoners in isolation illegally

G4S accused of holding South African prisoners in isolation illegally Confidential government report lists 62 inmates held in single cells for up to three years, with some denied medication Ruth Hopkins… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Companies, Fraud/Waste/Abuse, South Africa | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

G4S contract to run sexual assault referral centres damned

G4S contract to run sexual assault referral centres damned Campaigners criticise ‘sell-off’ of sensitive services to private company that bungled Olympics security contract Alan Travis, home affairs editor The Guardian, Friday… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Companies, Contracts, UK | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

We Served Too: Remembering Civilian Sacrifices Made on Behalf of Country and Honoring Those Who Serve Alongside the Military in Conflict Zones

We Served Too: Remembering Civilian Sacrifices Made on Behalf of Country and Honoring Those Who Serve Alongside the Military in Conflict Zones Posted: 05/28/2013 1:18 pm This Memorial Day all Americans… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

Posted in Casualties | Tagged | Leave a comment