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
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Is Hillary Clinton a neocon?
Another week, and another set of Republicans have endorsed Hillary Clinton. Is it because of existential threat of Donald Trump, or could it be because … Is Hillary Clinton a neocon?Read more
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The Internet Is Broken
In 2013, a now-infamous government contractor named Edward Snowden shined a stark light on our vulnerable communications infrastructure by leaking 10,000 classified U.S. documents to … The Internet Is BrokenRead more
Posted inBank / Economics / Government / ToMl / USA Empire
Obama’s Great Lie: What’s Good for Wall Street Felons is Good for America
To no one’s surprise, President Obama lobs periodic attacks on Bernie Sanders’ plans to restore the rule of law to Wall Street elites. Obama launched … Obama’s Great Lie: What’s Good for Wall Street Felons is Good for AmericaRead more
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This is the New Democrats
The Congressman is quite correct that the Fed refused to act even though it had data that showed that 90% of liars loans were fraudulent. … This is the New DemocratsRead more
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Agro-colonialism in the Congo
Several prominent development finance institutions (DFIs) are funding Feronia Inc., a Canadian agribusiness company accused of land grabbing and human rights abuses in the Democratic … Agro-colonialism in the CongoRead more
