Truthout
Austerity
Confronting the Politics of Paranoia and Narcissism: An “Old Europe” Alternative
Neoconservative politics of paranoia and rage are gearing up with the start of the 2016 presidential campaign season.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Economists Study How Devastating Austerity Really Is, and More
The German Institute for Macroeconomic Research releases its report on the effects of austerity on Greece, and more.
Scapegoat Economics 2015
Fearful of damage to their careers, politicians refuse to raise taxes and instead embrace spending cuts using scapegoat economics.
Quebec: Students, Solidarity Strikes and Shutting Down Austerity at the Point of Production
As public sector workers across Quebec go into collective bargaining this spring, the Liberal government is putting in place austerity measures.
In Greece, New Commission Will Audit All National Debt
The new commission will determine which part is illegal, illegitimate, unsustainable or odious.
Moneyballing Justice: “Evidence-Based” Criminal Reforms Ignore Real Evidence
Proponents of “bipartisan criminal justice reform” fail to address exhaustive evidence of race-based policing.
Syriza and Its Discontents
Protest and resistance that does not disrupt the everyday does not destroy the existing circuits of power and certainly does not create new ones.
Economic Update: Economics of Corruption
This episode provides updates on “Blockupy” protests in Europe, and more.
Blockupy: Thousands Protest in Frankfurt Calling on Eurozone to Dismantle “Laboratory for Austerity”
Dozens have been wounded in clashes.
How to Get Sued by Phillip Morris – Uruguayan Cigarette Labeling
Phillip Morris is suing tiny Uruquay to stop its health warnings on cigarettes.