Privatization
Why couldn’t America privatize Iraqi oil?
A Personal Take on The Modern History of Iraq – RAI with Sabah Alnasseri (5/6) PAUL JAY: Welcome back to Reality Asserts Itself on the … Why couldn’t America privatize Iraqi oil?Read more
The Monopolization of America
Not long ago I visited some farmers in Missouri whose profits are disappearing. Why? Monsanto alone owns the key genetic traits to more than 90 … The Monopolization of AmericaRead more
Michigan OKs Plan for Nestlé to Expand Water Bottling Operations Despite Public Outcry
The state of Michigan has approved a controversial permit to allow Nestlé, the largest water bottling company in the world, to expand its operations in … Michigan OKs Plan for Nestlé to Expand Water Bottling Operations Despite Public OutcryRead more
Another Privatization too Failed
School lunches have been the focus of much controversy in the past few years, but school cafeteria food been the brunt of jokes for decades, … Another Privatization too FailedRead more
Government hospitals on sale!
How do governments push for privatisation of public property? The theory goes that first they neglect and starve the system of funds. When failing services … Government hospitals on sale!Read more
Indonesian Supreme Court Terminates Water Privatization
One of the last acts of the Suharto dictatorship in 1997 was illegal privatization of Jakarta City’s water services. Finally the 20-year long legal fight … Indonesian Supreme Court Terminates Water PrivatizationRead more
European Cities Are Reclaiming Public Services From the Private Sector
In the ’80s a neoliberal tide swept across the West with the idea that welfares states had become too expensive and that privatizing public goods … European Cities Are Reclaiming Public Services From the Private SectorRead more
Stephen Hawking blames Tory politicians for damaging NHS
Stephen Hawking has accused ministers of damaging the NHS, blaming the Conservatives in a passionate and sustained attack for slashing funding, weakening the health service … Stephen Hawking blames Tory politicians for damaging NHSRead more