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Tariq Ali: The Claim That Democracy Is Tied to Capitalism Is a Lie
Only populist movements that resist global institutional financial constraints will be able to restore robust democracies, says military historian and filmmaker Tariq Ali.
Blockupy: Thousands Protest in Frankfurt Calling on Eurozone to Dismantle “Laboratory for Austerity”
Dozens have been wounded in clashes.
Deadly Shooting Rampage at Tunisian National Museum Leaves Birthplace of Arab Spring on Edge
A shooting rampage has left 22 people dead.
Obama Seeks Fast Track for Trade Deal That Could Thwart “Almost Any Progressive Policy or Goal”
Obama begins a major push to pass the deal.
Richard Falk on ISIS and Islamic “Essentialism“
Regarding ISIS as a cult is helpful in responding to right-wing contentions that ISIS is expressive of the essential Islamic message, international relations scholar Richard Falk tells Truthout.
Why Did Miriam Carey Die After Wrong Car Move at White House Checkpoint?
Carey's case remains shrouded in a fog of misinformation.
How Corporations Run Congress: A Talk With Ryan Grim
This is not democracy.
Freed After Eight Years at Guantanamo, a Father and Son Are Still Kept Apart
Abdul Nasser Khantumani and his son Muhammed were imprisoned in Guantanamo in 2002.
John Hilary: Proposed TTIP Agreement Is Profoundly Undemocratic
How would the US-EU free trade agreement affect the economy, regulation and the environment?
After Netanyahu Wins Israel Vote With Racism and Vow of Permanent Occupation, How Will World Respond?
Netanyahu has won a surprise election victory.