Truthout
Austerity
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William Rivers Pitt | The Sham of Austerity and the Storms to Come
We were robbed, and we can get that money back if we choose to act.
Human Rights Lawyer Francis Boyle on US War Crimes, the Refugee Crisis in Europe and More
International law professor Francis Boyle discusses war crimes allegations against members of the US government, and more.
Taking Action Against Austerity, Greek Activists Block Home Foreclosures
Two activists explain how a social movement has taken direct action against austerity to prevent home foreclosures in Greece.
Henry A. Giroux | Poisoned City: Flint and the Specter of Domestic Terrorism
The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, was the result of a political choice in which the city's people were deemed disposable.
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William Rivers Pitt | The Poisoning of Flint Was Not an Accident – It Was a Crime
Two years ago, the people of Flint turned on their spigots and a brown horror came flowing out.
Interview With Noam Chomsky: Is European Integration Unraveling?
Scholar Noam Chomsky offers his insights on Europe's migration and refugee crisis and the ongoing financial crisis in Greece.
The Sneaky Way Austerity Got Sold to the Public Like Snake Oil
A budget approach cloaked in the aura of science and technical jargon became a tool of manipulation.
Economist Warren Mosler: If the EU Doesn’t Loosen Its Deficit Limits, Greece Should Leave the Euro
Economist and modern monetary theorist Warren Mosler shares what he believes could help lead Greece out of its crisis.
Hedge Funds vs. Greece: Lobbyists Want “Cheap Ticket” to Speculation
The main global lobby group for hedge funds is trying to tweak the EU's rules so they can have a free play in the future.
Economic Update: Austerity’s Social Costs
This episode provides updates on Portugal joining Greece against austerity, and more.