Following up on last week’s piece about Wikipedia as an overlooked monopoly, I’ve written this piece about a different type of unrecognized monopoly, noncompetes. These … From Intel to Apple – Noncompetes are Bad BusinessRead more
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Posted inFascism / Politics / Social Control Media / ToMl / USA Empire
The Danger of Privatizing the Fight Against Fascism
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’s inauguration has brought renewed hope for the survival of democracy to many in the US and around the world. This … The Danger of Privatizing the Fight Against FascismRead more
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An Open Letter to Miss Angela Davis
November 19, 1970 Dear Sister: One might have hoped that, by this hour, the very sight of chains on black flesh, or the very sight … An Open Letter to Miss Angela DavisRead more
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Essential workers should not have to go on strike for decent pay
Striking NYC Workers Win Wage Workers at the Hunts Point Produce Market in New York City have overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract, ending a … Essential workers should not have to go on strike for decent payRead more
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There’s a connection between racism and greed
As the number of U.S. COVID cases tops 25 million, we turn now to the Reverend William Barber to discuss the challenges ahead for the … There’s a connection between racism and greedRead more
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End the Filibuster
Democratic lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to hold an impeachment trial of former President Trump for inciting the deadly January 6th insurrection at the … End the FilibusterRead more
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No mourning for Kerry Packer
Shortly after Christmas, the Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer died in his mansion overlooking Sydney Harbour, guarded by large, salivating dogs. In Britain, he was … No mourning for Kerry PackerRead more
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Socialism
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl4v1p2hyrQ&rel=0&feature=relmfu] RAI with A. Buzgalin (12/12) therealnews.com
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The making of another America
The other day, one of my favourite cinemas closed down. The boards went up on the art-deco Valhalla in Sydney, one of the world’s best … The making of another AmericaRead more
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These 63 Billionaires Who Bankrolled Trump All the Way to Insurrection Have ‘No Right to Feel Shocked’
“Will there be any accountability for these recent billionaire enablers of Donald Trump, who saw what damage he caused and still stood by him?” That’s … These 63 Billionaires Who Bankrolled Trump All the Way to Insurrection Have ‘No Right to Feel Shocked’Read more