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Americans should be ready to turn the page on our fading role as global hegemon and see how we can make a meaningful, cooperative contribution
Finding a path from here to an education system that meets social needs while respecting the freedom of its members remains to be done. Illich challenges us to make sure our ideas pass the test of freedom
New working class heroes who hope to build better organizations from the ashes of the old — should check out the writings of a deceased 88-year old New Yorker who knew what he was talking about
Biden Must End āDelusionalā China Rivalry
Why is Israel so keen on penetrating Africa? What made African countries finally succumb to Israeli pressure and lobbying?
When we watch the current scenes of panic at Kabul airport, and listen to journalists and generals in distant TV studios bewailing the withdrawal of āour protectionā, isnāt it time to heed the truth of the past so that all this suffering never happens again?
An interview with the imprisoned Duterte critic whoās running for reelection from behind bars
The Network for Greening the Financial System (a group of central banks and supervisors) is already considering climate scenarios with over 3°C of warming, labeling it the āHot House World.ā
Emanuelās dreadful record as mayor of Chicago was in keeping with his entire career, spanning several Machiavellian decades
Reining in Americaās out-of-control militarism would be a wise and appropriate response to its epic defeat in Afghanistan, before the same corrupt interests drag us into even more dangerous wars
Talk from the online conference āThe crisis of nation-states ā anarchist answersā
Discussion on the organization of a new economy
What does it tell us?
The criticisms against Bidenās withdrawal from Afghanistan are coming from all corners. But most are missing the point
Why US Jews Turning against Israel is Good for PalestiniansĀ Ā
Talk from the online conference āThe crisis of nation-states ā anarchist answersā
Corporate Democrats like Newsom and Feinstein routinely look out for number one. Thatās how we got into this ominous recall mess in the first place.
Itās time to stand up against those on the right and those on the left who are sometimes uninformed, sometimes confused, and sometimesāand these are the worstāactively trying to sabotage the efforts to beat the virus through mass vaccination
Interview from the online conference “The crisis of nation-states ā anarchist answers”
The significance of the IPCC report is beyond reasonable doubt. As to whether the necessary measures will be taken? Thatās up to us
Interview from the online conference, “The crisis of nation-states ā anarchist answers?”
All the conferences, pledges and politicking will not put out a single fire, neither in Italy nor anywhere else in the world.Ā
The 92-year-old leftist sees meaningful progress in news coverage
Jasmine Richards views the education and empowerment of young Black and Brown children in her community to be just as important as fighting racist police brutality
It is a stunning fact that despite its unique advantages, the United States ranks last among the rich societies in health care
For the crime of real journalism, Assange has spent most of the past decade in one form of incarceration or another, including Belmarsh prison, a horrific place
“In their assault on public education, the network has taken actions to increasingly privatize and corporatize K-12 institutions.”
The U.S. attacks will not stop the Taliban or end the war
History has shown us that we will not change the world if we, the change agents, do not change ourselves and others
Interview on the role of activists, intellectuals and Joe Biden in America.
Humanity and the environment are under massive assault by global warming caused by human activities
A vital challenge for progressives is to not only block Republican agendas but also to effectively campaign for policy changes that go far beyond the talking points of current Democratic leaders
“We’re not backing down now,” the Congressional Progressive Caucus tweeted after Saturday’s vote. “If the bill doesn’t fund these sufficiently, it’s not getting our votes.”
Why Washington No Longer Calling the Shots
“The minute we pay rent for our homes, it means we have given up ownership,” said one woman who could be expelled to make way for Jewish settlers
On Palestine, Solidarity and the Tokyo Olympics
A continuing political reality is that most voters are in favor of policy positions that progressives keep fighting for
Neither the ACA nor the American Rescue Planās health care provisions ensure that all Americans have good-quality free health care
After mass graves full of Indigenous children have been found, how can Canada justify ongoing land theft?
How Ben & Jerryās has Exposed Israelās anti-BDS Strategy
“We can end this crisis by 2025 if we, as lawmakers and as a country, finally dedicate ourselves to prioritizing those in our communities who have the least.”
Itās conceivable that seeing whatās happening before their eyes might induce even the GOP and its Fox News echo chamber to indulge in a glimpse of reality
Vaccine Mismanagement Will Have Dire Repercussions
“Weāre done waiting,ā she said. āWeāre done having to take a back seat. Weāre done playing nice.ā
The notion of cooperating with Republican leaders like Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Kevin McCarthy was always a foolās errand
Biden should reverse Trumpās sanctions and call an end to 60 years of brutal economic warfare
Nina Turner is very scary — to power brokers whoāve been spending big money and political capital to keep her out of Congress
It is time for European countries to understand that their demographics are fundamentally changing and that such changes can, in fact, be beneficial to their national health
How Contingent Faculty Organizing Can Succeed in Higher Education



