profits
Modern abolitionist movement needed to free the 50 million enslaved globally
July 10, 2026Just as it was with the transatlantic trade in humans, profit is at the heart of today's systems of slavery and forced labor.
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Ceasefire for now: Trump blinks on Iran, but imperialism’s agenda remains
April 8, 2026Trump ran into a wall he didn’t expect, and his administration’s failure to achieve its objectives could make the situation more dangerous, not less.
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Israel’s endless war on Lebanon produces endless profits for U.S. weapons manufacturers
March 16, 2026Washington’s support for Israel’s wars in Lebanon is deeply rooted in economic interests.
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Even if there’s a ceasefire, what future does Trump want for Gaza?
October 9, 2025The U.S. president still sees Gaza as “a piece of real estate.”
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Is the video game industry the canary in capitalism’s coal mine?
September 19, 2025E.T. didn’t kill Atari—capitalism did.
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