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Interview
The Era of Financialization
An interview with Costas Lapavitsas on the transformations at the “molecular” level of capitalism that are driving changes in the economies of both wealthy and developing countries.
Is Net Neutrality Dead?
Tom Wheeler, chairman of the FCC and a former cable and telecommunications top gun, is circulating potential new rules that reportedly would put a price tag on climbing aboard …
Ten Years After Abu Ghraib, Ex-Prisoners Seek Justice in Torture Lawsuit Against US Contractor CACI
An attempt to hold the US contractor CACI International accountable for torture at Abu Ghraib could result in the victims being held liable for legal fees.
Is Ukraine Descending Into Civil War?
Professors Nicolai Petro and Aleksandr Buzgalin discuss the factional clashes in the Ukrainian city of Odessa and how the international community can deescalate tensions.
Koch Brothers Are the Largest Foreign Lease Holder of Canadian Tar Sands
Funding think tanks, the Koch's are poised to influence debate on oil policy and shift the social fabric of Canada.
Imprisoned Al Jazeera Journalist Details Abu Ghraib Torture and Why He’s Suing US Contractor CACI
Ten years after the first publication of photos from inside the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq, Al Jazeera journalist Salah Hassan speaks about his torture by US forces inside …
“War Criminals Shouldn’t Be Honored”: Rutgers Students Nix Condoleezza Rice From Commencement Speech
Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has withdrawn as commencement speaker at Rutgers University following protests by faculty and students over her role in the 2003 US-led invasion …
Truthout Interviews Dr. Brian Moench on Skyrocketing Autism Rates in the US
Dr. Moench synthesizes some current medical research into a linkage between the toxins like glyphosate (the key ingredient in Roundup) and autism.
Levy Economics Institute President Dissects the Myth of the Greek “Success Story“
In this interview, Bard College's Levy Economics Institute President Dimitri B. Papadimitriou evaluates the impact of the Troika's austerity policies in Greece since their imposition in 2010.
Hundreds of Thousands March for May Day Worldwide
A wrap-up of the world's May Day protests against austerity for worker rights.