Britain’s regime change operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Syria have been catastrophic. A key reason is that UK policy has no moral consistency — … Four failed wars must finally force the UK to adopt an ethical foreign policyRead more
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On Brexit and the task of confronting technofeudalism
ONE YEAR since the final deal for Brexit was announced, it remains one of the most divisive political subjects for a generation. Perhaps unknown to … On Brexit and the task of confronting technofeudalismRead more
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How Haiti’s Spontaneous Uprising is Connected to Venezuelan Solidarity
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG2o6f1oLUE&rel=0&feature=relmfu] Kim Ives of Haiti Liberté [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4fbsj3GR7A&rel=0&feature=relmfu]
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Maulana Hasrat Mohani and the Persistent Minority Question
Born in 1875 at Mohaan village in the Unnao district of present-day Uttar Pradesh, poet-politician Maulana Hasrat Mohani remained eclectic to the point of nihilism … Maulana Hasrat Mohani and the Persistent Minority QuestionRead more
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Neoliberalism a taxpayer-funded bailout
Some people think that “neoliberalism” means a completely marketized society. But that’s never really been the case. What we’ve really had for forty-five years is … Neoliberalism a taxpayer-funded bailoutRead more
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The Oligarchy’s Ultimate Political Weapon
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxze5ZmZEvY&rel=0&feature=relmfu] If you’re discouraged by what’s happening in the country, that is by design. The forces undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking … The Oligarchy’s Ultimate Political WeaponRead more
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Protests Outside of COP26 Offered More Hope Than the Summit
C.J. Polychroniou: COP26, touted as our “last best hope” to avert a climatic catastrophe, has produced an outcome that was a “compromise,” according to United … Protests Outside of COP26 Offered More Hope Than the SummitRead more
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Both Parties Serve Corporate Power
The United States is an abysmal outlier among its economic peers when it comes to social protection programs. Consider, for example, paid parental leave. According … Both Parties Serve Corporate PowerRead more
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The Path to a Livable Future, Or Will Rich Corporations Trash the Planet?
Stan Cox: Most of the nations that will be meeting in Glasgow for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference on October 31-November 12, 2021, have … The Path to a Livable Future, Or Will Rich Corporations Trash the Planet?Read more
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The Real Meaning of January 6
January 6 will be remembered as one of the most shameful days in American history. On that date in 2021, the United States Capitol was … The Real Meaning of January 6Read more