On AlterNet: global economic crisis

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Bail-out Bombshell: Fed "Emergency" Bank Rescue Totaled $29 Trillion Over Three Years

J. Andrew Felkerson, AlterNet. December 15, 2011.

While the 99% suffered hardship, a new study shows that the Fed propped up buddies in the banking industry and a vast shadow banking system far beyond what anyone has guessed.

Thousands Rally in New York for Showdown with Wall St.

Alexander Zaitchik, AlterNet. April 30, 2010.

Over 10,000 protesters gathered in New York's financial district to demand financial reform.

Huge Protests Planned for Showdown on Wall St. and at Banks Across the U.S. to Demand Financial Reform

Scott Thill, AlterNet. April 22, 2010.

A coalition of groups plan multi-city protests at the end of April as public outrage rises over banks' return to massive profits and obscene bonuses.

The Big Takeover: How Wall Street Insiders are Using the Bailout to Stage a Revolution

Matt Taibbi, RollingStone.com. March 23, 2009.

The global economic crisis isn't about money -- it's about power.