One of the bloodiest incidents of racist violence in the long civil rights era occurred on November 3, 1979. On that day, five organizers—Cesar Cauce, … The Greensboro Massacre at 40Read more
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Taxing Bill Gates $100 Billion
“When you say I should pay $100 billion, then I’m starting to do a little math about what I have left over,” said Gates, who … Taxing Bill Gates $100 BillionRead more
Posted inEurope / Politics / ToMl
Another Europe Is Possible
What inspired your career trajectory from academic economist to prominent supranational activist? I went into politics because of the financial crisis of 2008. Had financial … Another Europe Is PossibleRead more
Posted inChile / Multimedia / Politics
The right to live in peace
On October 25, 2019, El PUEBLO de Chile expresses its dissatisfaction and desires for a dignified and peaceful life, demanding respect for Human Rights and … The right to live in peaceRead more
Posted inEconomics / Politics / ToMl
If tax havens scare you, monopolies should too. And vice versa
The BBC recently carried a short article which began: “Luxembourg’s data privacy watchdog says it is in discussions with Amazon about voice recordings made of … If tax havens scare you, monopolies should too. And vice versaRead more
Posted inJournalism / Multimedia / Police / Politics / USA Empire
Max Blumenthal speaks out on his arrest
Posted inEconomics / Neoliberalism / Politics / ToMl
Neoliberalism Tells Us We’re Selfish Souls
“Economics is the method: the object is to change the soul.” Understanding why Thatcher said this is central to understanding the neoliberal project, and how … Neoliberalism Tells Us We’re Selfish SoulsRead more
Posted inChile / Politics / ToMl
One Million Take to Streets of Chile
“The Right to Live in Peace” by the legendary Chilean folk musician Victor Jara. Thousands of demonstrators in Santiago gathered Friday and sang this song … One Million Take to Streets of ChileRead more
Posted inAfrica / News / Politics
Over 100,000 Algerians Protest on Independence War’s Anniversary
More than 100,000 Algerians, double the number attending recent weekly protests, marched on Friday to demand a purge of the ruling hierarchy and an end … Over 100,000 Algerians Protest on Independence War’s AnniversaryRead more
Posted inPolitics / ToMl / USA Empire
Saying Goodbye to Sam
When I returned to the United States after two decades overseas covering wars and other conflicts as a reporter, I searched out Samuel Hynes at … Saying Goodbye to SamRead more