Truthout
Capitalism
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Mass Industrial Slaughter Is a Legacy of Exploitative Global Manufacturing
The collapse of Rana Plaza not only shone a light on the extreme exploitation of Bangladeshi workers, it also revealed the hidden structure of the global capitalist economy.
Faith in Charity Is Hopeless: Philanthrocapitalism Has Failed Us
Capitalist philanthropy is a way for capitalism to maintain itself while giving the impression that its the solution to its own inequities.
The GOP’s Health Care Plan: “Universal” Access for the Wealthy
Paul Ryan and his GOP allies want a health care system that benefits their true masters — the wealthy corporate elite.
Cutting Off Capital: How to Resist Trump’s Corporate Collaborators
The Hedge Clippers campaign looks at hedge funds and private equity, thus hedge clippers clip their power.
Economic Update: The Unfinished Revolution of Women’s Paid Labor
This week's episode discusses Takata airbags and auto company misdeeds, Trump's defense spending and more.
Richard D. Wolff: What Are Capitalism and Socialism? What Differentiates Them?
Professor Richard D. Wolff discusses the changes that are required in society to truly implement socialism.
Is Berta Cáceres’ Assassination a Tipping Point for Change in Honduras?
An alliance of political opposition parties has formed in Honduras under the name of slain activist Berta Caceres.
To Save Main Street, Tax Wall Street
Tax avoidance by the wealthiest Americans is drying up our heartland communities and squelching opportunities for our young people.
Economic Update: Immigration and the Economy
This episode discusses a stock market bounce, and more.
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Trump’s Muslim Ban and the Challenge of the Left Today
Trump's Muslim ban is a step toward authoritarian transnational capitalism and must be fought in its global context.