Noam Chomsky is Institute Professor (emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Laureate Professor of Linguistics and … The State of the U.S. EmpireRead more
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U.S. House votes to block rail strike, mandate paid sick leave
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to approve a bill to block a potentially crippling railroad strike and to mandate paid sick time … U.S. House votes to block rail strike, mandate paid sick leaveRead more
5 Women Sue Texas
five women are suing Texas after they were denied abortions, even as their pregnancies posed serious risk to their health and were nonviable. The Center … 5 Women Sue TexasRead more
Far-Right Host Helped Fox Mainstream Hate, Conspiracies to Millions
On Monday, Fox News announced it had, quote, “agreed to part ways” with its most popular host. It remains unclear why Fox fired Carlson, who … Far-Right Host Helped Fox Mainstream Hate, Conspiracies to MillionsRead more
America’s Unpleasant Fate
The competing systems of power in the United States are divided between oligarchy and autocracy. There are no other alternatives. Neither are pleasant. Each have … America’s Unpleasant FateRead more
Propaganda Wars Are Raging as Russia’s War on Ukraine Expands
Since World War I, propaganda has played a crucial role in warfare. Propaganda is used to increase support for the war among citizens of the … Propaganda Wars Are Raging as Russia’s War on Ukraine ExpandsRead more
Poor People’s Campaign Marches in Memphis
Low-wage workers from three southern states marched and rallied in Memphis on Monday, the final stop made by the revived Poor People’s Campaign before it … Poor People’s Campaign Marches in MemphisRead more
Message to Congress on Curbing Monopolies
Unhappy events abroad have retaught us two simple truths about the liberty of a democratic people. The first truth is that the liberty of a … Message to Congress on Curbing MonopoliesRead more
U.S. & China “Edging Ever Closer” to War
The Chinese parliament has unanimously voted to give Xi Jinping a third five-year term as president. Today’s vote comes just months after China’s Communist Party … U.S. & China “Edging Ever Closer” to WarRead more