Syrian and Latin American refugees, “worthy” and “unworthy” victims
Submitted by Soapy on Sep 25 2016 17:52
Obama speechifies about the plight of Syrian refugees, but his administration’s treatment of refugees from Latin and South America says more than anything.
Careerists and Corporate Interest: Why despite endless failure the drug war will continue indefinitely
Submitted by Soapy on Aug 28 2016 17:50
A look at why drug war policies continue despite totally failing to achieve their stated objectives.
Recent interview with Clinton aide contains disturbing hints of the wars to come
Submitted by Soapy on Aug 2 2016 01:50
A recent interview shows Clinton's determination to push Russia into an increasingly desperate and isolated position, one hesitates to think of the consequences.
So this is how it ends: Obama spends his last months in office shilling for the TPP
Submitted by Soapy on Jul 15 2016 12:56
The “hope and change” candidate will go out with a whimper. After nearly eight years of consistent support for neoliberalism, Obama will spend the freest months of his presidency shilling for the likes of Pfizer and Comcast.
It’s more than just the killings and the racism, it’s the extortion too
Submitted by Soapy on Jul 7 2016 20:41
The media is full of stories regarding the tragic murder of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, missing from the discourse is a discussion of how resentment of the police stems not only from police killings and racism, but also from their role as enforcers of the government's extortionist practices.
On July 3rd remember Iran Air 655 and the true meaning of "American Exceptionalism"
Submitted by Soapy on Jul 2 2016 22:40
Every July 3rd we pass over a notable chapter in our history of "American Exceptionalism". This year marks 28 years since the US downing of Iran Air 655 killing all 290 people on board.
GM and Harry Wilson: Corporate raiding in the 21st century
Submitted by Soapy on Jun 18 2016 04:31
The collapse of GM meant disaster for thousands of auto workers, it also meant opportunity for corporate raiders like Harry Wilson.
Recent cases highlight the farcical nature of America's "justice" system
Submitted by Soapy on Apr 22 2016 19:11
Two recent court sentences highlight America's two forms of justice. One for the rich and white, and one for everyone else.
David Brooks is mad and it is funny
Submitted by Soapy on Apr 8 2016 21:11
The rise of Donald Trump has severely damaged the viability of the pernicious socio-economic programs advocated by the likes of political moderates such as David Brooks.
Chicago Tribune issues cynical rant to discredit striking teachers
Submitted by Soapy on Apr 1 2016 17:21
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has published a hate-filled rant chock-full of misinformation in an attempt to discredit Chicago teachers who are engaging in a one-day strike today.
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