Consider the gross failure of the U.S. private, profit-driven, capitalist medical- industrial complex (four industries: doctors, hospitals, drug and device makers, and medical insurance firms). … Coronavirus: A Capitalist CrisisRead more
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The Medieval Guild
I became fascinated with guilds when I moved to Germany. Being an avid reader of all medieval history I could get my hands on, I … The Medieval GuildRead more
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“Trickle-Down” Economic Plans Are Not Enough to Meet Coronavirus Challenge
The coronavirus relief package signed by President Trump Wednesday provides unemployment benefits and free coronavirus testing to millions of Americans suddenly out of a job, … “Trickle-Down” Economic Plans Are Not Enough to Meet Coronavirus ChallengeRead more
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The lying game: how we are prepared for another war of aggression
In 2001, the Observer published a series of reports that claimed an “Iraqi connection” to al-Qaeda, even describing the base in Iraq where the training … The lying game: how we are prepared for another war of aggressionRead more
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U.S. Military in Central America to Migration Crisis
The majority of Central American refugees and immigrants to the United States come from just three countries: Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, which are the … U.S. Military in Central America to Migration CrisisRead more
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175 Years in a U.S. Prison?
This week, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is appearing in court for the first time in six months, after his extradition hearing was delayed due to … 175 Years in a U.S. Prison?Read more
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Is German Society Becoming Fascist?
Without any doubt, Germany’s most successful right-wing extremist – some say neo-Nazi Neo-Nazi – party has been the AfD. The Alternative for Germany or AfD … Is German Society Becoming Fascist?Read more
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Milton Friedman, 50 Years Ago Today
A half-century ago, the economist Milton Friedman wrote an article in the New York Times Magazine that got a lot of attention. In it, he … Milton Friedman, 50 Years Ago TodayRead more
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How Class-Conscious Women Garment Workers Shaped the Movement for Women’s Suffrage
https://images.jacobinmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/26060134/service-mss-mnwp-159-159025v-scaled.jpg Three National Woman’s Party members with “Wage Earners” banner during the dedication ceremonies for the Alva E. Belmont House, 1922. Photo: Library of Congress … How Class-Conscious Women Garment Workers Shaped the Movement for Women’s SuffrageRead more
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Silicon Valley, It’s Your Chance to Turn the Tide on Covid-19
There are few moments in history when the foundation of society shifts upside down in such a short time. Over the course of mere weeks, … Silicon Valley, It’s Your Chance to Turn the Tide on Covid-19Read more