capitalism
Debt-ceiling struggle: time to look deeper
July 26, 2011Even if a deal is struck at the last minute, or if President Obama raises the debt ceiling on his own, this controversy reveals a system in serious need of repair.
Read moreItaly: Barbarians at the gates
July 13, 2011There are signs that the Italian economy is running off the rails, but the signs are subtle. Lots of locked houses and long grass, for instance.
Read moreEurope and U.S. have same problem: capitalism
July 8, 2011Major sections of capital believe the debt crisis gives them a golden opportunity to completely shift the costs of the "reproduction of labor power" to working people and break their fighting spirit.
Read moreWill capitalism survive the zombies?
June 13, 2011On June 8, people in zombie attire showed up at a Special Olympics event in Madison, Wis. in order to protest an appearance by Gov. Scott Walker, said the Zombie Rights Campaign. They held a calm...
Read moreFollowers of rapture evangelist lost millions
May 23, 2011Followers of Harold Camping, a fringe evangelical radio minister, believed him when he said that the Rapture would begin May 21 but it looks like they'll have to make those credit card payments after all.
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