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Scott Baker is a Managing Editor & The Economics Editor at Opednews, and a former blogger for Huffington Post, Daily Kos, and Global Economic Intersection.
His anthology of updated Opednews articles "America is Not Broke" was published by Tayen Lane Publishing (March, 2015) and may be found here:
http://www.americaisnotbroke.net/
Scott is a former and current President of Common Ground-NY (http://commongroundnyc.org/), a Geoist/Georgist activist group. He has written dozens of articles for Common Ground's national publication, GroundSwell, and has advocated for the Georgist Land Value Tax to public and political audiences.
A complete list of his publications can be found here:
He is also New York State Coordinator and Senior Advisor for the Public Banking Institute
Click Here, which seeks to promote Public Banking. The PBI is chaired by another OEN blogger, Ellen Brown.
Scott has appeared on TV/Radio and in in-person Presentations to explain the principles of Georgism, Greenbacking, and State Banking. These may also be found on his personal blog: http://newthinking.blogspot.com/
Scott has a dozen progressive petitions on Change.org which may be found here:
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Scott was an I.T. Manager for a major New York university for over two decades where he earned a Certificate for Frontline Leadership.
He had a video game published in Compute! Magazine: Click Here
Scott is a graduate and adjunct faculty of the Henry George School of Social Science in New York City.
Scott is a modern-day Renaissance Man with interests in economics, science and all future-forward topics.
He has been called an "adept syncretist" by Kirkus Discoveries for his novel, NeitherWorld - a two-volume opus blending Native American myth, archaeological detail, government conspiracy, with a sci-fi flair http://amzn.to/10nUoDV
Scott grew up in New York City and Pennsylvania. He graduated with honors and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and was a member of the Psychology honor society PSI CHI.
Today he is an avid bicyclist and ride co-leader in a prominent bike advocacy organization.
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Friday, May 29, 2015 (10 comments) SHARE New York City Book Expo = Book Exposure
The NYC Book Expo: promise and pitfalls in a changing industry and my own reactions as a struggling author to it. Series: Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views)
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 (18 comments) SHARE Asking "How to pay for Social Security" is Asking the Wrong Question
Although the economic literature, pundit bloviating, and ideological rants, love to ask "How to pay for Social Security," they are all asking the wrong question.
The right question is "What is the Social Security Multiplier?" By understanding this, it becomes obvious that Social Security is one of the best investments government can make. Series: Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views), Social Security (5 Articles, 10829 views), Sovereign Money (20 Articles, 83198 views) (View All Series)
Monday, May 4, 2015 (6 comments) SHARE Discussing the views of Piketty on inequality, with an eye towards Henry George
(Video included) I was asked to be a co-host for a Webinar discussion by president of the Henry George School of Social Sciences in New York City, Andrew Mazzone on April 22, 2015. We discussed the views of Thomas Piketty, Yanis Varoufakis and Henry George on the economic issues of today. Series: Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views), Georgism (36 Articles, 120403 views)
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 (4 comments) SHARE Land Tax Justice at last in NYC?; My new Book
The shocking discrepancy between what the rich pay in property taxes and what the 99% pays (as much as 100X).
From a Sendout to two activist groups - Public Banking and Georgist group Common Ground-NYC. Presentations & announcements included. Series: Banking (18 Articles, 53923 views), Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views), Georgism (36 Articles, 120403 views) (View All Series)
Monday, March 23, 2015 (5 comments) SHARE As goes Greece, so goes the world
Greece and its unconventional "People's Finance Minister" Yanis Varoufakis, continue to be under the timed gun to refinance Greece before the money runs out, or time to do anything.
Here is his latest public blog post, my response based on an earlier interview of him in late 2013, and some alternatives then and now which could be considered. Series: Politics (56 Articles, 193634 views), Greek Economics (4 Articles, 8593 views), Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views) (View All Series)
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 (58 comments) SHARE Netanyahu - The Speech and a practical response
The speech has been made. It was well-received by those hearing it. But progressives must listen and then propose alternatives in keeping with our views and values, while recognizing legitimate security concerns of all the valid participants in the region.
Here is one such set of proposals. Series: Middle East Articles (8 Articles, 16705 views)
Monday, March 2, 2015 (55 comments) SHARE Who owns American Debt?
Who buys our debt and are they just shells for the Fed?
Truth is stranger than fiction, but Netflix's "House of Cards" may be more truthful than the real life Administration. What we can learn from both. Series: Banking (18 Articles, 53923 views), Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views), Public Banking (36 Articles, 160795 views) (View All Series)
Sunday, February 8, 2015 (17 comments) SHARE Will Greece or the EU Blink first?
Greece, and especially its charismatic and brilliant Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis, are going up against the European Austerity Powers that Be. Who will blink first? There is not much time to find out with a repayment due by the end of the month that Greece cannot pay. Series: Greek Economics (4 Articles, 8593 views), Georgism (36 Articles, 120403 views), Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views) (View All Series)
Monday, January 26, 2015 (9 comments) SHARE Is Russia trying to Short the Dollar by Buying Gold?
Is Russia engaged in a "Grand Master" chess type strategy to strengthen its assets by buying gold, or just hedging its bets? What will the recent Geek Syriza victory mean to the world's currency markets and economies?
Saturday, December 27, 2014 (30 comments) SHARE Massive General Strikes Portend Possible Collapse
Belgium is having a general Strike to strike back at draconian austerity cuts that are crippling not just Belgium, but all of Europe.
This may show the way towards reversing the failed policies of the bank-led governments, but if not, there are alternatives, presented here.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 SHARE Going off the reservation: investing in the Free Lakota Bank
Beware of anti-government banks selling bullion. It may be bulls%^t. An analysis of the Free Lakota Bank paints a cautionary tale and shows why a well-regulated public bank is a much better option.
Friday, December 12, 2014 (4 comments) SHARE The Obama Spending Bill compromise: a Portent of the Future
Obama's latest cave to Republicans, in the anti-citizen spending bill, is just the most recent sign of what we can expect when the Republicans take control of both houses, after stealing the elections. Series: Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views)
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 (11 comments) SHARE No Justice for Eric Garner
A Staten Island grand jury voted on Wednesday not to bring criminal charges in the death of Eric Garner, a black man who died after being placed in a chokehold by a white police officer.
Is there NOTHING the police can do that will result in a trial or conviction?
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 (25 comments) SHARE China builds infrastructure and allies while America destroys both
China realizes that countries that trade together, stay together, and it is putting its State Banks behind a worldwide effort to modernize countries that we've given up on, or even destroyed the infrastructure of.
It is no wonder China is starting to outrank America in international opinion, as it builds what America destroys.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 (47 comments) SHARE Is this the end of debt-money at last?
A major 3-hour debate on where money comes from will take place November 20 in the U.K. Parliament, on live TV, with mainstream political and media figures for the first time questioning the need for debt-based money. Series: Banking (18 Articles, 53923 views), Economic Reform (99 Articles, 312599 views), Sovereign Money (20 Articles, 83198 views) (View All Series)
Monday, November 10, 2014 (23 comments) SHARE Why The Election does Not represent American Majority Opinion
Americans are in love with democratic elections. At least in theory. In practice, our choices have so discouraged us, that many, if not most, Americans have given up on the political system, or tried to work around it.
For those who still harbor fantasies that elections reflect the Will of the People, read on. Series: Politics (56 Articles, 193634 views)
Thursday, November 6, 2014 (11 comments) SHARE Progressive victories on Ballot Items
Voters choose Yes on progressive ballot referendums, countering conservative candidate choices.
Saturday, October 25, 2014 SHARE PA Congressional Candidate Alanna Hartzok stages Modern Day Paul Revere tour for Airplane Safety
The following articles are about the Hartzok for Congress Press Conferences held in four locations (10/14/14) on the "Paul Revere Ride" throughout PA Congressional District 9 to alert citizens of the failure of Congressman Bill Shuster to bring forward for a House vote the crucially important Saracini Aviation Safety Act. Series: Georgism (36 Articles, 120403 views), Politics (56 Articles, 193634 views)
Monday, October 13, 2014 (5 comments) SHARE Congressman Shuster's Failure To Act Threatens Airline Safety
Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA9) continues to stall commonsense legislation in his subcommittee that could add an extra layer of protection to the vital cockpit area, against hijacking.
His opponent in Pennsylvania's 9th District is fighting back, with a press conference including 9/11 widows and experts in airplane safety. Series: Georgism (36 Articles, 120403 views), Politics (56 Articles, 193634 views)