America has the greatest inequalities, highest mortality rate, most regressive taxes, and largest public subsidies for bankers and billionaires of any developed capitalist country. In … How Billionaires become BillionairesRead more
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The rising of britain’s ‘new politics’
Delegates to the recent Labour Party conference in the English seaside town of Brighton seemed not to notice a video playing in the main entrance. … The rising of britain’s ‘new politics’Read more
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Trump Doing “Incredible Damage” to Democracy While Media is Obsessed with Russia Probe
Masha Gessen talking: The way that he’s mangling the English language is something that I think is so dangerous. And Americans are a little bit … Trump Doing “Incredible Damage” to Democracy While Media is Obsessed with Russia ProbeRead more
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The Military-Entertainment Complex’s Culture of Violence Turns Deadly
This latest mass shooting in Las Vegas that left more than 50 people dead and more than 500 injured is as obscure as they come: … The Military-Entertainment Complex’s Culture of Violence Turns DeadlyRead more
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The End of Empire
The American empire is coming to an end. The U.S. economy is being drained by wars in the Middle East and vast military expansion around … The End of EmpireRead more
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We’re all somebody. We’re all from somewhere. We can make change
Michael Moore talking: I really believe in the power of a few people can make huge change happen. And I talk about this in my … We’re all somebody. We’re all from somewhere. We can make changeRead more
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In 1898, White Supremacists Killed 60+ African Americans
Bishop William Barber talking: First of all, deep, deep sadness. I had a member of my staff at Repairers who had someone that was actually … In 1898, White Supremacists Killed 60+ African AmericansRead more
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See how democracy works?
Montana Senator Jon Tester 479 page tax bill https://twitter.com/intent/retweet?tweet_id=936748480000921600 Democracy needs people’s attention to work for people.
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The Trump Presidency
David Barsamian: You have spoken about the difference between Trump’s buffoonery, which gets endlessly covered by the media, and the actual policies he is striving … The Trump PresidencyRead more
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The Law Strangling Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria was the most powerful storm to hit Puerto Rico in more than 80 years. It left the entire island without electricity, which may … The Law Strangling Puerto RicoRead more