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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.
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Foreign Aid Is Not the Problem — Inequality Is
The problem has been — and remains — a distribution of income and wealth that privileges the few at the expense of the great many.
Trump’s FCC Is Already Canceling Internet Services for Low-Income Customers
Low-income people and communities of color are being left behind as high-speed internet expands nationwide.
Is It Time for a Tax Strike? A Conversation With Activist Michael Kink
Tax resistance could be an effective way to break the back of this administration if we all do it together.
Five Ways to End CEO Pay Subsidies
Ordinary US taxpayers are subsidizing excessive CEO pay through a variety of channels. These five reforms could help end these perverse incentives for executive excess.
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.
Climate-Change Denial Is a Hoax
Politicians who deny climate change likely champion policies that further entrench social and economic inequalities and undercut civil liberties.
From “Animal Farm” to “America Farm”
The dream, however, had always teetered on an uneasy balance.
This Is Our Land: The Rebirth of Mass Resistance
Now here's the thing about domination: it is never absolute. When capitalism is most reckless, it is also most vulnerable.
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The US Is Suffering From a Very Real Water Crisis That Few Are Acknowledging
Flint is just a tiny piece in a much larger story.