World-renowned Canadian philosopher Prof. John McMurtry argues that the US and its ally, Israel, violate the laws against armed aggression, occupation and crimes against humanity … US Holds World Records of Killing Innocent CiviliansRead more
In his 1946 essay reviewing former Trotskyist-turned-reactionary James Burnham’s book The Managerial Revolution, George Orwell made several observations that resonate just as powerfully today as … The Alternative to Fervent Nationalism Isn’t Corporate Liberalism—It’s Social DemocracyRead more
The theft of Haiti has been swift and crude. On 22 January, the United States secured “formal approval” from the United Nations to take over … The kidnapping of HaitiRead more
Imagine you are a shareholder in a big company and the top executives are sitting on huge amounts of cash and are not interested in … Vanishing the People’s Wealth to Make the Bosses RicherRead more
From the Ground Up” is an ongoing series of articles co-conceived by Occupy.com and Commonomics USA, in which we explore people and organizations dedicated to … Prison Labor Revolts Shake the Foundations of the Corporate State, Part IRead more
“I would be strapped to a board by my arms and legs and by my waist (which was very painful because of my wound.) Guards … The Terror Suspect Who Had Nothing To GiveRead more
Arleja Stevens considers herself a hard worker. After she got a job as a customer service manager at a Walmart in Washington, DC right before … Why Did These Pregnant Workers Get Fired?Read more
St. Louis — I CRIED on Wednesday as I watched, like much of the country, the horrifying video images from Baton Rouge, La., showing a … Michael Brown’s Mom, on Alton Sterling and Philando CastileRead more
Inequality in the use of health care has increased dramatically in recent years, with wealthier Americans, who tend to be healthier, now consuming the most … Wealthier Americans now receive much more health care than middle class or poor, reversing a 50-year trend: Harvard studyRead more
