Truthout
Capitalism
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The New Commandment: Thou Shalt Maximize Shareholder Value at Any Cost
This is the reality: Corporations are not human beings, therefore they have no consciences.
Constructing Visions of “Perpetual Peace”: An Interview With Noam Chomsky
One of the most disturbing and dangerous developments is the growing insulation of the elite from any system of democratic accountability.
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Will Trump and Charter Schools Be Another Scam? Just Look at Pal Carl Icahn’s School “Charity“
Self-serving deals, like Icahn's, are not an outlier in the scandal-plagued charter school industry.
Noam Chomsky on the Breakdown of American Society and a World in Transition
The US is facing uncertain times. While it remains the only global superpower, it is no longer able to influence events and outcomes to its liking.
An End of Power? The Weakening of the Transnational Ruling Class
Moises Naim's argument that we need to attend to shifts in how power operates is right, but he is wrong in claiming power no longer exists.
Our Neoliberal Nightmare: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and Why the Wealthy Win Every Time
The rage driving our politics stems from the cruelty of capitalism. So why do we vote for those who worship the market?
Economic Update: Local Groups, Social Change
This episode discusses new research revealing the superiority of worker co-ops over capitalist enterprises, and more.
Richard Wolff on the Changing Tides of Capitalism and Socialism
Economist Richard D. Wolff discusses why many people are beginning to distrust capitalism and warm to socialism.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Russ Feingold Launches Student Loan Campaign, and More
Are college graduates really at fault for massive student loan debt?
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Connecting the Dots the P2P Way: The Commons as the Response to the Structural Crises of the Global System
With the growing awareness of the vulnerability of the planet, we need to ready the alternatives and begin creating the next system now.