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 | Ecuador's President Attacks US Over Press Freedom CritiqueCritics say Correa is creating a pro-government media system; Correa says there is a fundamental contradiction with corporate for-profit media involved in distributing public information 2013-05-21 12:05:59 | |
 | JP Morgan/Chase Shareholders Meeting to Vote on Demoting Chairman Jamie DimonJennifer Taub: Fight over resolution making CEO Dimon give up board chairman's job shows what an oxymoron "shareholder democracy" is; concentration of power is extreme in the worlds biggest bank 2013-05-21 11:54:26 | |
 | Heads of UN and World Bank Visit Congo - Fail to Hold Rwanda and Uganda AccountableWorld Bank head Jim Yong Kim and UN Sec. Gen. Ban Ki-moon visit Congo on May 25th, supporting a framework for peace agreement that was engineered by Uganda and Rwanda, Western allies that are accused of backing rebel armies committing war crimes in Congo 2013-05-21 11:59:09 | |
 | New Film Exposes the Israeli Weapon and Security IndustryYotam Feldman: the Israeli economy has become dependent on the massive security market. Governments act in hypocrisy when they purchase Israeli arms used against Palestinians, but criticize Israeli violence. 2013-05-21 22:48:12 | |
 | Chicago Teachers and Parents Launch Three Day March Against 54 School ClosingsIncreased gun violence expected in Chicago as school closings will force students to cross gang lines in America's deadliest city 2013-05-19 13:53:38 | |
 | Activists Demand Mexican President Be Held Responsible for Deaths of ProtestersActivists say Mexican president Pena-Nieto must be held accountable for activist's murders and torture during his governorship seven years ago 2013-05-20 10:26:49 | |
 | New Documentary Exposes the Mistreatment of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in GreeceKate Mara and Guy Smallman: European governments impose austerity demands in Greece but fund detention centers in Greece for refugees. Xenophobic views expressed even by centrist parties 2013-05-19 15:38:54 | |
 | 3-Day March and Rally for Education Justice in ChicagoA Collection of Photos by Jenna Pope and Jaisal Noor 2013-05-20 16:35:42 | |
 | 80% of Gitmo Prisoners on Hunger Strike for 100 DaysGroup calls for cleared detainees to be released 2013-05-20 17:06:42 | |
 | Banks Win Big as Regulators Refuse to Rein in $700 Trillion Derivatives MarketBill Black: Weakness of financial regulators shows you can not "tame the scorpion" 2013-05-21 21:52:53 | |
 | Seizure of AP Phone Records Continues Obama Admin's Attack on WhistleblowersMark Seibel (McClatchy Newspapers): Seizure of a news organization's phone records should be illegal as it limits the ability of journalists to investigate and report - something guaranteed by the Constitution 2013-05-21 21:34:17 | |
 | Hundreds Take Part in "Poor People's March" Against Unemployment and AusterityHundreds mark 45th anniversary of Dr. King's "Poor People's March" to highlight ongoing fight against inequality and high unemployment 2013-05-16 16:31:27 | |
 | Palestinians Mark 65th Anniversary of Nakba (Catastrophe of 1948)On Nakba day, Palestinians commemorate the annual anniversary by holding rallies asserting their right of return. 65 years have passed since historic Palestine was occupied in 1948 2013-05-16 16:48:24 | |
 | Skateboarding: Gaza's newly established leisure sportGaza's young population in isolated Gaza connect with other young people worldwide through sport, this time through "skateboarding" but border restrictions and measures imposed by the local authorities in Gaza is a challenge 2013-05-15 13:25:38 | |
 | Revolutionary Culture in CairoCreative and cultural resistance has played a major role in Egypt's ongoing Revolution 2013-05-15 10:46:19 | |
 | California Domestic Workers Demand Bill of RightsWorkers and advocates host Mother's Day brunch with legislators to urge passage of bill 2013-05-15 13:31:26 | |
 | Hawking and the Growing Israel Boycott MovementBDS activists in Gaza (Boycott, Divestment and Sanction) consider renowned physicist Stephen Hawking's decision to cancel his participation in an upcoming conference in Israel as part of an academic boycott "a huge victory for the BDS movement" 2013-05-13 17:29:43 | |
 | Poor People's March from Baltimore to DCA Collection of Photos by Jenna Pope 2013-05-16 11:39:36 | |
 | Hawking's Boycott and Israeli Propaganda TacticsMike Cushman: Stephen Hawking's decision to boycott the Israeli Presidential Conference is of great significance in exposing Israel's apartheid regime 2013-05-12 15:14:19 | |
 | Indian Elections and a Third FrontVijay Prashad: The two major parties offer right-wing cultural values and neoliberal economics 2013-05-13 15:34:59 | |
 | Pakistan's Elections More Unpredictable than EverWith a rebellious youth vote, the media watching every move, and a new radical player to the game, Pakistan's elections come at a critical moment, with instability, political violence and an energy crisis tearing the country apart 2013-05-10 12:13:10 | |
 | Arab League's Peace Initiative Puts Israel in an Embarrassing PositionQatari prime minister accepts Kerry's request to sweeten the offer to Israel. Israeli prime minister Netanyahu urgently sends delegates to prevent the U.S from endorsing the initiative 2013-05-10 14:14:18 | |
 | Justice Department Redefines Terrorism by Putting Assata Shakur on FBI ListMichael Ratner: Upping the reward and renewing interest in Assata Shakur, is aimed at labeling any use of violence with a political character as terrorism - even if the target is not a civilian 2013-05-10 13:28:17 | |
 | Obama Nominates Cable Industry Lobbyist and Campaign Bundler New Head of FCCNicholas Johnson: Nomination of Tom Wheeler shows Obama wants an FCC that manages monopoly competition - not a defender of public interest; Wheeler on President's intelligence advisory board, not likely to defend right to privacy 2013-05-13 10:58:28 | |
 | Obama says Economy Poised for Progress - Is It?Bill Black: Pres. Obama cannot expect growth in the economy when he continues the policies of austerity 2013-05-12 08:25:35 | |
 | European Governments Take Steps to Label Products of Israeli ColoniesMichael Deas: European governments have so far failed the laws of the European Commission to distinguish between Israeli and colony products, but several governments have made public calls to change that policy 2013-05-09 17:49:38 | |
 | From Capital Punishment to Guns, Old Fears Weigh Like a Nightmare on Today's DebateStephen John Hartnett (author of Executing Democracy): The roots of today's debate about capital punishment, prisons and guns goes back to pre-civil war religious ideas that slaves must be terrorized and God must be appeased 2013-05-15 14:10:16 | |
 | Drums Beat for US Military Intervention in Syria but Israel finds a Weakened Assad "Convenient"Phyllis Bennis: The humanitarian disaster in Syria is mostly ignored as external powers vie for position to control outcome of civil war 2013-05-13 10:52:09 | |
 | Stephen Hawking Confirms Support of Israel BoycottPhyllis Bennis: Hawking's boycott of Israel will shake Israeli public the way sports boycott affected South Africa 2013-05-09 17:57:55 | |
 | Occupy No Longer in Headlines But Activism Continues NationwideDavid Swanson: Activists succeeding in turning public opinion against drone strikes; other forms of actions on the rise 2013-05-21 23:08:28 | |
 | Mexican Worker-Run Tire Factory a SuccessUnion wins years long struggle against vulture capitalists and now helms one of Mexico's most successful tire factories 2013-05-08 15:26:53 | |
 | Japanese Movement Against TPP GrowingCritics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership say it's an attempt to impose an American system on Japan and would threaten Japanese public healthcare system 2013-05-07 11:49:45 | |
 | Christianity of the Inquisition in the US ArmyLarry Wilkerson: Evangelical Christianity is spreading with official support throughout the US armed forces, including the persecution of "non-believers" 2013-05-14 10:45:18 | |
 | The Rehabilitation of Bush/CheneyLarry Wilkerson: President Obama protected Bush/Cheney from criminal prosecution to protect himself 2013-05-09 13:01:07 | |
 | Obama Under Pressure to Seek Regime Change in Syria and IranLarry Wilkerson: Obama policy to fuel civil war but avoid military intervention in Syria; Neo-cons pushing for direct intervention as lead up to Iran 2013-05-08 08:10:51 | |
 | Taxing Corporate Profits will Force InvestmentHeiner Flassbeck: Corporations are sitting on mountains of cash and are unwilling to invest in the real economy - only high taxes on profit will make them do so 2013-05-21 20:35:27 | |
 | Systemic Malfunctioning of the Labor and Financial MarketsDr. Heiner Flassbeck: Government has to step in and correct the imbalances of low wages and unregulated financial markets or a deeper recession and crisis is inevitable 2013-05-21 20:16:46 | |
 | Apres Moi, Le Deluge - Make Money Now To Hell With TomorrowDr. Heiner Flassbeck: We're in worse shape now than in 2008 because at least then there was hope governments would face up to the situation 2013-05-16 08:34:03 | |
 | Israel's Syria Strategy to Weaken Hezbollah and Profit from ChaosShir Hever: Israel can take advantage of weakened Syrian state to attack arms shipments headed to Lebanon; long grinding civil war in Syria said to be in Israel's interests 2013-05-07 15:01:33 | |
 | Pollin Responds to Reinhart and Rogoff; Cuts Deepen and Stock Market SoarsBob Pollin: NYT Op-ed defending study repeats errors; theoretical basis for austerity has been exposed yet massive cuts in public spending continue 2013-05-08 20:39:06 | |
 | Musharraf's Forgotten Dark Legacy: Pakistan's 'Disappeared'The arrest of General Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan provides new hope to the families of hundreds of Pakistanis who've gone missing since the 'War on Terror' came to Pakistan 2013-05-06 15:59:50 | |
 | Religious Fundamentalism Growing in GazaHamas is under extreme pressure from small Salafi extremist groups to impose Islamic and Sharia law 2013-05-06 15:07:39 | |
 | In Mexico City Protesters Denounce Obama DeportationsDeported workers, families and activists rally outside US embassy demanding amnesty and reunification of broken families 2013-05-05 16:21:26 | |
 | US Syria Policy Promotes Endless Civil WarOmar Dahi: Daniel Pipes, neo-con and ultra Zionist, spells out US policy towards Syria - let both sides destroy each other 2013-05-03 13:07:47 | |
 | Obama Visits Mexico - US Policy Helped Create a Land of Government Corruption and Narco GangsWhile the media concentrates on energy, trade talks and securing the border, the real issue is Mexico's descent into a narco-state 2013-05-03 13:08:37 | |
 | Guantanamo Hunger Strike Forces Debate About DetentionMichael Ratner: Just when it seemed the illegal detention of prisoners at Guantanamo was off the radar, hunger strikers took control of their own destiny 2013-05-05 16:20:55 | |
 | Global May Day Protests Against Austerity and Deaths of Bangladeshi WorkersMay Day marches in major cities around the world demand an end to austerity policies and support of workers' rights 2013-05-02 11:56:16 | |
 | The War on Wages and The Road to BangladeshBill Black: In the name of competitiveness, the criminal conditions that led to the deaths and injuries of thousands of workers in Bangladesh, are being created around the world in a race to lower wages and working conditions 2013-05-02 11:05:32 | |
 | "Generation Without Fear" Demands Free Education in ChileA massive student demonstration raises demand to end economic policies created under Pinochet Dictatorship 2013-05-01 16:02:45 | |
 | Palestinian Children Routinely Detained and Arrested By Israeli AuthoritiesGavan Kelly Pt.2: International solidarity plays a key role in helping Palestinian prisoners fight for their rights, in the face of an arbitrary Israeli military court system 2013-05-01 13:14:34 | |
 | Only 6 Percent of Child Trafficking Cases in India Result in ProsecutionsIn three years a total of 452679 victims of child trafficking cases were reported but number of prosecutions was only 25006 - 6% of the cases being reported 2013-04-30 14:26:54 | |
 | Israel Breaks Signed Agreement to End Prisoner Hunger StrikesGavan Kelly: This year's Prisoner Day marked by hunger strikes of Palestinian prisoners who pay a heavy price in order to raise awareness of their plight 2013-05-01 13:27:10 | |
 | Hundreds Die in Bangladesh Factory Collapse As Retailers Reject Better Safety StandardsWestern retailers refuse to fund independent safety inspections after 300 die in Bangladesh factory collapse and 5 months after 112 die in factory fire 2013-04-30 10:27:31 | |
 | Walmart Workers Protest Cuts to Hours and Scheduling PolicyJosh Eidelson: Workers say Walmart scheduling consigns workers to poverty through insufficient hours and wreaks havoc on their personal lives 2013-04-30 11:48:56 | |
 | Obama "Red Line" on Syria Avoids Dealing with Massive Humanitarian CrisisRana Khoury: All the outside intervention is ruining the country; a political solution and humanitarian assistance is the only way to stop the killing 2013-04-26 10:26:48 | |
 | UN Sanctioned Congo "Intervention Brigades" Complement US Africa StrategyMaurice Carney: 3,000 member force intervention will further militarize Congo; US has power to sanction rebel-backers Rwanda and Uganda, but will not because they are allies in American AFRICOM strategy 2013-04-25 10:39:43 | |
 | US Lets Swiss Banks, Accused of Aiding Tax Fraud, Avoid Prosecution with FinesJames Henry: Swiss banks are negotiating fines to avoid prosecution, while billions of dollars continue to be hidden away from taxes 2013-04-26 10:30:23 | |
 | Recession and Austerity Good for the RichJames Henry: The top 7 percent of households, about 8 million people, have seen their net worth increase to a mean of about $3.2 million in the last three years 2013-04-28 14:26:48 | |
 | Return To KandaharReceive the DVD by making a donation today 2013-04-24 08:28:01 | |
 | History of the Machine GunReceive the DVD by making a donation today 2013-04-24 08:18:26 | |
 | Mexican Journalists Threatened and Murdered Exposing Official Involvement with Narco GangsA report on how courageous Mexican journalists are threatened and assassinated while reporting on relationship between senior police and political figures and transnational narco gangs 2013-04-25 10:52:32 | |
 | Does Public Debt Restrict Growth?Joseph Minarik and Bob Pollin debate recent PERI report that debunked economic theory that supported austerity policies 2013-04-28 10:43:08 | |
 | Indigenous Town in Mexico Celebrates Two Years of Autonomy and Defense of their Community ForestAfter two years of resisting illegal logging and organized crime, indigenous people in the town of Cheran Mexico demand justice for their assassinated community members and respect for their autonomous government 2013-04-23 10:07:48 | |
 | Study Debunking Austerity Research Sparks Wide ReactionBob Pollin (Co-Author of Does High Public Debt Consistently Stifle Economic Growth? A Critique of Reinhart and Rogoff): Deficit Hawks still defend conclusions of a study that contained spreadsheet errors and weighted selected countries in an inappropriate way; led to incorrect theory about public debt and growth 2013-04-23 07:58:25 | |
 | Exclusive from Bahrain: Interview with Human Rights Activist on Repression Against Formula One Race ProtestSam Husseini interviews Said Yousif al-Muhafda, who was jailed for his twitter activism, about arrests, mass teargassing and use of shotguns to suppress peaceful protest 2013-04-23 10:05:01 | |
 | Cyber War Over Facebook Page "I Acknowledge Apartheid Exists" in IsraelDerek Hummel: Israel maintains an army of bloggers to attack online criticism 2013-04-23 10:12:35 | |
 | Senate Immigration Bill: More Militarization of the Border, No Real Path to CitizenshipIsabel Garcia: New legislation will increase deportations, beef up police while worker status will help provide cheap labor for businesses but make citizenship almost impossible to attain 2013-04-19 10:37:40 | |
 | European Carbon Markets Fail - It's Time for RegulationPatrick Bond: Carbon markets are now at "junk bond" status but US sabotages all attempts at binding emission targets 2013-04-19 10:36:20 | |
 | People of the South to the North: Will You Face Up to Climate Catastrophe?Martin Khor (Executive Director of the South Centre): Advanced countries of the North must cut emmisions in ratio to the amount they have polluted and facilitate transfer of green technology to the South or humanity will face calamity 2013-04-25 09:48:56 | |
 | Massive Cheating Scandals Rock School Districts NationwideNew allegations of test impropriety under Michelle Rhee in Washington DC follow 35 criminal indictments in nation's largest ever cheating scandal in Atlanta 2013-04-20 00:13:54 | |
 | Most of Latin America Recognizes Maduro as President; Opposition Charges Fraud Demands RecountOpposition member of National Electoral Council says vote results correct; Opposition waiting for ruling on recount 2013-04-19 10:52:27 | |
 | 28-year old PhD student debunks the most influential austerity studyNew study refutes Reinhart and Rogoff analysis that underpins austerity policy around the world; shows no relation between debt and lack of growth 2013-04-23 17:28:32 | |
 | Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas accepts the resignation of Prime Minister Salam FayyadFayyad represented pro-western interests in Palestine, and his policies came into increasing tension with those of President Abbas 2013-04-17 20:49:48 | |
 | Growing Voices Among Palestinians Calling for a Single Democratic Secular StateWith negotiations for a two state solution going nowhere, more Palestinians are calling for a single state solution 2013-04-17 21:10:11 | |
 | Separate Bus Lines for Palestinians and for Colonists in the West BankDuring the global protests known as "Israel Apartheid Week," the Israeli government launched a segregated bus service, forcing Palestinians in the West Bank to travel only on buses designated to them 2013-04-23 17:03:38 | |
 | Occupy The Department of EducationA four day occupation warns of the privatization of schools turning education into a privilege instead of a right 2013-04-23 15:41:30 | |
 | Video Game and Tax Day Actions Target Corporate "Tax Evaders"Nicole Tichon and Gan Golan: By projecting a Tax Evader video game on the side of banks and big corporate buildings, actions aim to focus public attention on banks and big companies that pay low to no taxes 2013-04-23 16:38:47 | |
 | What Drives US North Korea Policy?Peter Lee: The US will not accept a rapprochement with North Korea with nuclear weapons, not because they are a real threat, but it would cause South Korea and Japan to seek nuclear weapons and thus weaken American dominance in the region 2013-04-18 01:27:55 | |
 | North Korea Seeks End to US Sanctions and IsolationEric Margolis: The nuclear weapons program is the only card North Korea has to force the US to negotiate a normalization of relations 2013-04-23 16:17:06 | |
 | Big Commodity Traders Pocketed $250 Billion ProfitGerald Epstein: New FT investigation says big commodity traders earned more profit than banks or auto 2013-04-23 15:31:17 | |
 | Arms Manufacturers Influence GCC and US Foreign PolicyLarry Wilkerson: Six big arms monopolies profit from tension and war; promote a strategic vision that favors their short term commercial interest 2013-04-16 14:37:20 | |
 | Maduro Wins Venezuelan Election with 50.66% of Vote - Capriles Demands AuditGreg Wilpert: Election far closer than expected as Maduro ran a weak campaign; electronic voting process verified by paper ballots, audit unlikely to find discrepancy 2013-04-19 11:03:07 | |
 | Kerry's Attempt to Restart Negotiations in Israel/Palestine Has FailedKerry refuses to challenge the unequal power relations between Israel and Palestine 2013-04-22 05:32:25 | |
 | The Real News Debate: Social Security on the TableJoseph Minarik (former chief economist of the Office of Management and Budget for eight years during the Clinton Administration) and economist Richard Wolff take on President Obama's proposed changes to Social Security 2013-04-22 05:04:25 | |
 | Obama Preaches Stimulus to Europe and Practices Austerity at HomeRichard Wolff: Low wages, cheap money, and cheap equipment are driving higher profits and the politics of austerity 2013-04-21 19:54:24 | |
 | Every 28 Hours 2012 Report: Extrajudicial Killings of 313 Black People by Police, Security Guards, and VigilantesKali Akuno: Study shows that every 28 hours a Black person is killed in the USA and that only 13 percent were actually involved in an activity that threatened someone's life 2013-04-21 19:17:04 | |
 | Obama Social Security Reform Ignores Data on Actual Living Standards of SeniorsTeressa Ghilarducci: The "chained" CPI ignores research that shows senior's costs are going up as they get older and women are most affected 2013-04-13 03:41:46 | |
 | 401(k) and the Financialization of RetirementTeresa Ghilarducci: The whole 401K structure has a fatal flaw and older workers are going into retirement with not enough money to maintain their living standards 2013-04-15 15:48:00 | |
 | Wikileaks Releases Kissinger Cables and Two Decisions in Manning TrialMichael Ratner: Kissinger files show important role Wikileaks continues to play revealing real history of US foreign policy; Judge makes one decision favorable to Manning, one not 2013-04-12 19:59:43 | |
 | 52% of Americans Favor Legalization of MarijuanaNeill Franklin: While 45 percent of Americans oppose legal marijuana, 70 percent think enforcing federal drug laws is a waste of money 2013-04-30 12:16:11 | |
 | Obama's "Cat Food" Social Security ReformMichael Hudson: Obama's "bargain" on social security reform will push more retirees into poverty in exchange for a minor increase in high end income tax - a class that receives most revenue from capital gains 2013-04-22 05:51:36 | |
 | Obama Budget Plans on Replacing USDA Poultry Inspectors with Industry Self RegulationTony Corbo: Plan will put our food supply at risk in a move that will increase profits of poultry producers and save only 90 million dollars over three years 2013-04-11 13:54:10 | |
 | Obama Sends Lew to Europe Preaching Growth While Practicing Austerity at HomeBill Black: Treasury Secretary Lew tells Europe to ease up on austerity while Obama makes major cuts at home 2013-04-11 13:56:44 | |
 | Thatcher Forged an Alliance Between Neo-liberalism and Neo-conservatismThatcher used her popularity from the Falklands war to push right-wing economic reform, leading to increased inequality 2013-04-12 13:27:05 | |
 | "Out of Order" Activists Fight Coke's Bid to Shut Down Recycle PlanAustralian beverage companies win court case shutting down program that has dramatically increased recycling of plastic bottles 2013-04-26 12:31:57 | |
 | Under Thatcher, the Poor Became PoorerJohn Weeks: Thatcher and Reagan set out to crush the union movement and assert the power of capital 2013-04-10 21:47:42 | |
 | The Grand Betrayal has ArrivedBill Black: President Obama's bargain with Republicans opens the door to Wall St.'s dream - the privatization of Social Security 2013-04-10 22:12:23 | |
 | Palestinian Authority Budget 28% for Security Forces - Funded by USShir Hever: US funds to the PA are earmarked for security forces that control militant opposition to Israel's occupation 2013-04-24 11:24:03 | |
 | Thatcher Gave More Power to FinanceMichael Hudson: Thatcher deregulated banking and made London the center of speculation and financialization 2013-04-10 16:39:59 | |
 | Full Transparency Needed to Close Down Tax Havens and Massive FraudJames Henry: Global tax revenue lost to tax havens is between USD $190 billion and $255 billion per year, assuming a 3% capital gains rate and a 30% capital gains tax rate 2013-04-22 04:28:06 | |
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