The ongoing protests on the borders of Delhi reflect the growing discontent among farmers in India. The reason for their anguish is that small and … One Hundred Indian Farmers Go Landless Every HourRead more
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Nothing Godly About Racism or Fascism: Where Evangelicals Went Way Wrong
I normally research, write, and teach about business along with the occasional consulting gig. During my regular work, I came across a pattern that has … Nothing Godly About Racism or Fascism: Where Evangelicals Went Way WrongRead more
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The minimum support price conundrum and Indian farming
The propaganda minister of Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels, believed that when a lie is told a hundred times, it becomes the truth. Similarly, a factoid … The minimum support price conundrum and Indian farmingRead more
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Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decade
The 1,000 richest people on the planet recouped their COVID-19 losses within just nine months, but it could take more than a decade for the … Mega-rich recoup COVID-losses in record-time yet billions will live in poverty for at least a decadeRead more
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The US Money Tree – The Untold Story of American Aid to Israel
On December 21, the United States Congress passed the COVID-19 Relief Package, as part of a larger $2.3 trillion bill meant to cover spending for … The US Money Tree – The Untold Story of American Aid to IsraelRead more
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Neoliberalism is Fascism with Better Manners
The best use of the New York Times is usually catching up on the CIA’s talking points for the day. However, back in June of … Neoliberalism is Fascism with Better MannersRead more
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Polarization, Then a Crash
LYNN FRIES: Hello and welcome. I’m Lynn Fries producer of Global Political Economy or GPEnewsdocs. I am delighted to have Michael Hudson joining us today. … Polarization, Then a CrashRead more
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Economic logic
The word “logic” has suffered a lot of abuse lately in politics. The Wall Street Journal editorial board griped about “how far Congress has strayed … Economic logicRead more
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Lack of Transparency in PM-CARES Fund ‘Disturbing’
A group of 100 former civil servants have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticising the lack of transparency associated with the PM-CARES Fund. The … Lack of Transparency in PM-CARES Fund ‘Disturbing’Read more
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Will America’s Forever Wars Ever Be Over?
“This is a different kind of war, which we will wage aggressively and methodically to disrupt and destroy terrorist activity,” President George W. Bush announced … Will America’s Forever Wars Ever Be Over?Read more