Capitalism, American style; a failing system, no longer a model for the world
As more and more money is acquired by those at the top, the more consumer purchasing power suffers and, with it, the economy.
Deterrents to Terror that Very Rich People Can’t Comprehend
Polls show that Americans are more afraid of a terrorist attack than at any other time since 9/11, even though the rate of violent crime has been consistently dropping since 1993.
Winner take everything: Will Paul Kagame be Rwanda’s president for life?
“The issue is how and when to recognize the moment when staying in power becomes counterproductive.” —Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda
UK imported £19.3 billion in fossil fuels from authoritarian petrostates in the year following...
UK accused of ‘gross hypocrisy’ by human rights campaigners for new dependency on Gulf oil and gas.
Unforeseen consequences in Mali
The destabilization of the country is at least partially a result of the NATO intervention in nearby Libya
5 ways Donald Trump has not drained the Swamp
Here are five ways he’s made the swamp even swampier.
Republican contradictions
Is it the anti-government nihilist position or the fascist position?
Northam’s transition team leader has ties to companies behind Atlantic Coast Pipeline
“This appointment does raise concerns.”
What should Bernie-ites do?
I want Bernie to consolidate with Warren and the other progressives and take the nomination. If not, I want my vote to be meaningful.
Right-wing extremism and the Cold War go hand-in-hand
U.S. “ironclad” support for militarism undercuts attempts to curb right-wing terrorism. From white supremacist violence in the West Bank to gendered violence in Olongapo, we can’t defeat at home what we export abroad.