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Paul Ryan’s Misconceived Rugged Individualism
Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's libertarian ideology promotes so-called individualism at the expense of most individuals.

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Living Alone: The Rise of Capitalism and the Decline of Families
For the first time since the census began counting in 1880 - more than half of American adults are single. Here's why.

Economic Update: Class Warfare
Updates on public pensions crisis and megabanks' massive failures. Interview: NYU Prof. Juan Flores on class warfare in the US. Responses to listeners on federal subsidies of big banks …

Introducing “Planet or Profit?”
The drive for profits -- no matter what the threat to the ecosystem all humanity depends upon -- is a force for global destruction.

Economic Update: The Complexities of Capitalist “Success”
Richard Wolff interviews Max Fraad-Wolff on Apple Corp's mixed picture as capitalist

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Capitalism’s Ideological Crutches
The mainstream ideology that works best as capitalism's crutch is blame the government.

Should the Wealthiest Person Be President of the United States?
Charles Murray believes that the wealthiest person should be made President of the United States.

Should the Wealthiest Person Be President of the United States?
Charles Murray believes that the wealthiest person should be made President of the United States.

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The Ubermensch Rises: Justice, Truth and Necessary Evil in “The Dark Knight Rises“
We can't rely on a hero to save us, nor count on an unjust system to miraculously transform itself. We must tear off the mask and take matters into …

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Examining Capitalism Through Quantum Mechanics
Understanding the relationship between human beings and the quantum reality of the universe becomes paramount if we seek to truly understand and transform the social and structural systems of …