Politics
‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ are a problem; so are those south, east, and west
August 28, 2023“Rich Men North of Richmond” expresses class resentment with words and music evocative of Woody Guthrie. But Guthrie aimed his fire at economic elites that oppressed hardworking Americans; Oliver Anthony has people looking in the other...
Read moreUniting progressive and reactionary governments, expanded BRICS alliance doesn’t necessarily challenge U.S. imperialism
August 25, 2023The rise of the BRICS is not enough to displace the U.S. or avert a third world war.
Read moreAt March on Washington’s 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement
August 25, 2023From neighborhood redlining and job discrimination to healthcare disparities and incarceration, racism has proven to be the most effective tool to uphold an unjust capitalist system.
Read moreDonald J. Trump – Inmate Number P01135809
August 25, 2023A camera clicks. In a fraction of a second, the shutter opens and then closes, freezing forever the image in front of it.
Read moreOffices of French Communist newspaper l’Humanité ransacked by burglars, triggering emergency appeal
August 24, 2023The paper recently underwent a major tech upgrade, but now all that equipment has been lost.
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