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Neoliberalism
“Free” Markets and the Attack on Democracy
The neoliberal deification of markets has many parents.
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Tunisia: Austerity Protests roil Birthplace of Arab Spring
TeleSur | – – Protests have been taking place across the North African country over the past several nights in protest against government austerity measures at the behest of the IMF. At least one person is dead and 200 people have been arrested during several nights of protests in Tunisia, according to The Guardian. Protests […]
Will Americans finally start fighting back against tax cuts for the rich?
Stephanie Leiser | (The Conversation) | – – The 60 percent of Americans who believe that the GOP tax package will mostly help the wealthiest among us are right, according to an analysis by the Tax Policy Center. But will widespread disapproval translate into political costs or electoral losses for Republicans? Will Americans decide they […]
Congress’ Tax Plan is a give-way to the Rich, not a Reform
True tax reform would help working and middle classes
It’s up to You: Corporations won’t save us from Global Heating
Christopher Wright and Daniel Nyberg | (The Conversation) | – – While businesses have been principal agents in increasing greenhouse gas emissions, they are also seen by many as crucial to tackling climate change. However, our research shows how corporations’ ambitious pro-climate proposals are systematically degraded by criticism from shareholders, media, governments, other corporations and […]
After Hurricane, Trump Reminds Puerto Rico of ‘Massive Debt’
TeleSur | – – “Maria has left behind her a trail of devastation and a humanitarian crisis,” said the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico’s largest city. As Puerto Rico struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria, Trump has reminded the island of its “massive debt,” adding the U.S. territory “owed to Wall Street and the […]
How Colonialism, Inequality turbocharge Caribbean Hurricanes
Historical legacy of exploitation and poverty lingers
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