The State Bank of India (SBI) has refused to disclose any communication it received from the government or the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on … Electoral Bonds: SBI Refuses to Divulge Memos from RBIRead more
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Rules designed to make wealthy people wealthier
Why Plutocrats Like Carl Icahn Are Almost Never Held Accountable William Black
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Indigenous Movements and the Decolonization of History in Bolivia
After centuries of colonial domination and a twentieth century riddled with dictatorships, indigenous peoples in Bolivia embarked upon a social and political struggle that would … Indigenous Movements and the Decolonization of History in BoliviaRead more
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Why Democratic Socialism
Bernie Sanders My friends, we are in the midst of a defining and pivotal moment for our country and our planet. And, with so many … Why Democratic SocialismRead more
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Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero
Kate Clifford Larson talking: Harriet Tubman was about 27 years old in 1849, and her enslaver had died and left his family deeply in debt. … Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American HeroRead more
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U.S.-Trained Generals Wage a War on Democracy in Indonesia
at least six people have died and hundreds have been injured after supporters of former military commander Prabowo Subianto took to the streets to protest … U.S.-Trained Generals Wage a War on Democracy in IndonesiaRead more
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When David Harvey Writes on Marx
“While I do not always agree with Harvey’s appraisals of Marx’s arguments, there is no better secondary source to learn what that argument happens to … When David Harvey Writes on MarxRead more
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Election-Meddling Follies, 1945-2019
In this country, reactions to the Mueller report have been all-American beyond belief. Let’s face it, when it comes to election meddling, it’s been me, … Election-Meddling Follies, 1945-2019Read more
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Fascism in the United States predate the European model
Glen Ford Jaisal Noor: Welcome to The Real News Network. I’m Jaisal Noor in Baltimore. A week after a Nazi sympathizer killed Heather Heyer and … Fascism in the United States predate the European modelRead more
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The Mass Media Is Poisoning Us With Hate
In “Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media,” published in 1988, Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky exposed the techniques that the commercial … The Mass Media Is Poisoning Us With HateRead more