Marissa Mayer tells us a lot about why Americans are so angry, and why anti-establishment fury has become the biggest single force in American politics … Share-the-Gains CapitalismRead more
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America, unrepentant still
In its obituary coverage of Jesuit anti-war activist Father Daniel Berrigan, the New York Times recalled its story of Berrigan’s 80th birthday in 2001, entitled … America, unrepentant stillRead more
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What’s Yours Is Mine
In 1999, I accepted a job in downtown San Francisco and resettled in the East Bay suburbs after a long absence. My mother encouraged me … What’s Yours Is MineRead more
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Leaked TTIP documents cast doubt on EU-US trade deal
Talks for a free trade deal between Europe and the US face a serious impasse with “irreconcilable” differences in some areas, according to leaked negotiating … Leaked TTIP documents cast doubt on EU-US trade dealRead more
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How May Day was established
Peter Linebaugh talking: it never has yet been established by the establishment. That is, the government doesn’t want to look at May Day. But it’s … How May Day was establishedRead more
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The judge, jury and executioner of people across the globe
Jeremy Scahill talking: the covert drone program, for the majority of its lifespan, has been shrouded in secrecy, and it was sort of a kind … The judge, jury and executioner of people across the globeRead more
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The Socialist Alternative
The disintegration of the ruling political parties, along with the discrediting of the established political and economic elites, presage radical change. This change may come … The Socialist AlternativeRead more
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An Alternative After a Likely Bern-Out: The Green Party’s Jill Stein
With Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign falling short, his followers have limited choices. Many would support Hillary Clinton. But the cadre of activists and political newcomers, … An Alternative After a Likely Bern-Out: The Green Party’s Jill SteinRead more
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The Man was a Moral Giant
Jeremy Scahill talking: I actually may not be here if it wasn’t for Dan Berrigan. My dad—both of my parents are nurses. And my dad … The Man was a Moral GiantRead more