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G20: populist politicians threaten global economy

mb.com.ph (Philippine News) 

The G20 warned Friday that populist politicians playing up anti-globalization and anti-free trade sentiments were putting the global economy at risk.

Letter: Take back control

The Post and Courier 

As a U.S. citizen and U.S. Army veteran (1968-71), I am totally ashamed of the current state of politics and candidates for the office of president. We all, as Americans, should feel the same way.

Letter: No way out

The Post and Courier 

Shame on all the past and current local politicians and individuals who have put their self importance ahead of the safety of tri-county folks.

Letter: Faith facts

The Post and Courier 

In a recent letter, Rev. Alfred Zadig, Jr. wrote that atheists are also "people of faith" in that they "have faith in the self above all." I write now to correct this mischaracterization of both the word "faith" and of atheists.

Letter: Wrong message

The Post and Courier 

The professional rioters who gathered in Charlotte, N.C., from all over the United States are no more interested in the truth than they were in Ferguson, Missouri. Their message and goal is hate, destruction, economic chaos and terror.

Letter: Life term

The Post and Courier 

In the Dylann Roof trial, it seems as if the prosecutors are putting on a trial for show rather than for justice.

Letter: Vote for libraries

The Post and Courier 

In the early 1970s I was a member of the Summerville Chamber of Commerce. Not having a public library was a topic of considerable interest. At that time the only public library in Dorchester County was located in one room in the county courthouse in St. George.

Letter: Invest in children

The Post and Courier 

Children are our most valuable resource, so why don’t we invest in them?

Recalling a Lowcountry embrace, 30 years ago

The Post and Courier 

I joined the Peace Corps in 1986, a naïve white girl from a small Midwestern town who romanticized about doing good in a faraway place.

It's too soon for a home on Mars

The Post and Courier 

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made a splash at the International Astronautical Conference in Mexico with his plans for an Interplanetary Transport System, along with a disturbingly inspirational ultimatum:

Our soaring national debt

The Post and Courier 

The Treasury Department reports that the nation’s debt grew by $1.45 trillion in the last 12 months and now approaches $20 trillion, larger than the nation’s annual income as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Local builder launches first homes east of the Cooper

The Post and Courier 

Known for raising houses on James Island, Johns Island and in Hollywood’s Stono Ferry neighborhood, New Leaf Builders recently started on its first residences in Mount Pleasant.

'Stretching' a tire over a flat for a quick-fix spare sounds good but isn't workable

The Post and Courier 

I have a 2007 Toyota 4Runner. Two or three years ago, the blower went out. I called my service advisor at the Toyota place and asked what I should check before I brought it in. He said, "Reach under the dash on the passenger side and give the blower motor cover a hard whack." I did, and it started right up. This happened a...

Collectors, novices 'fall' into Charleston area car shows

The Post and Courier 

Lowcountry Travelers and Crowfieldfest marked late September, Dream Machines and Oktoberfest lined up for the first of this month. On the way are British Car Day and Street Thunder among others.