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After Brexit: Reckoning With Britain’s Racism and Xenophobia
Many who voted to leave the EU did not do so for xenophobic reasons, but the Brexit campaign was nevertheless fought on racist grounds.
Growing Movement to Exit EU: An Interview With Antti Pesonen of Finland’s Independence Party
Former chairman of Finland's Independence Party Antti Pesonen discusses the growing movement in favor of a eurozone exit for Finland.
The Legacy of the Obama Administration: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky lays bare the reasons why Obama's election did not lead to any significant reforms in foreign or economy policy.
Brazil’s New Government Is Already Planning to Balance the Budget on the Backs of the Poor
Brazil's new right-wing government plans to balance the budget by imposing austerity measures on the nation's poor people.
Economist Dimitris Kazakis: Greece Can and Must Leave the Eurozone and EU
Dimitris Kazakis says Greece should depart from the eurozone and European Union, and unilaterally write off its debt.
Empire of Lies: How the US Continues to Deceive the World About Puerto Rico
Members of Congress are trying to lower Puerto Rico's minimum wage — and say they're "stabilizing" the island's economy.
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No More Colonialism Disguised as Financial Assistance: The US Must Relinquish Puerto Rico
The US may soon oversee the finances of the entire government of Puerto Rico, marking a new era in Caribbean colonialism.
Economist Paul Craig Roberts: Greece Must Leave the Eurozone to Regain Its Sovereignty
Paul Craig Roberts, a former undersecretary of the US Treasury, discusses how indebted countries are forced to accept austerity.
Studies Show Austerity Policies Exacerbate US Suicide Epidemic
Numerous studies have found a strong connection between right-wing economic policies and suicide.
Obama’s Victory Dance in Argentina
While Argentina's president limits press freedoms, President Obama offers praise, seeking to spread US influence abroad.