A Gentle Reminder
As we eagerly look forward to the penultimate battles of this world cup, let us also dedicate a tribute to the modern-day wage-slaves who toiled to their death.
How to Defeat the Collective Imperialism of the Triad
An oligarchy is ruling all capitalist countries – the United States, Germany, France, Great Britain and Russia as well. It has converted all economic activity productions into subcontractors of monopoly capital.
Zapatistas Versus the Neoliberal War Against Humanity
The Zapatista revolution has survived in Chiapas, southern Mexico, since 1994, and that is a miracle. Zapatistas endured the assaults of government paramilitaries, the betrayals of Mexican presidents and crushing poverty.
What Is the Future of Venezuela’s Communes?
One of the most compelling aspects of Venezuela’s ongoing Bolivarian Revolution, founded with the election of Hugo Chávez in 1999, is the central role that communes play in the process. There are almost 50,000 communes in Venezuela, concentrated in the countryside and the urban barrios.
‘Capital’s Attack on Nature Endangers Humanity’
Today, humanity is at risk because of senseless social inequality, attacks on the environment, and an unsustainable consumption pattern in rich countries that is imposed on us by capitalism and its profit-seeking mentality.
Capitalism | COVID19 | Economy | Online Blog
As Gig Economy Grows, Its Toll on Workers Mounts
Not only is the gig economy devastating its workers, but there are ongoing efforts to expand the model to nearly all American workplaces. It is estimated that 36 percent of the US workforce are gig, contract, freelance and temporary workers. And the numbers are only growing.
Capitalism | China | Online Blog | Socialism
China Talks Marxism, But Still Walks Capitalism
The message from the recent Congress of the Communist Party of China is continuation of ongoing restructuring of the economy toward capitalism, albeit on Chinese terms and keeping the “commanding heights” of the economy in state hands.
Freebie Capitalism
Bad loan problems at state-run banks have so far been resolved through massive taxpayer-funded bailouts. There must be a revaluation of a broken credit culture that virtually protects big borrowers.
Of, By, and For the Elite: The Class Character of the U.S. Constitution
The founding fathers of the US Constitution feared and hated the concept of democracy. They derisively referred to it as “tyranny of the majority.” The constitution that they wrote reflects this, and seeks to restrict and prohibit involvement of the people in key areas of decision making.
Whatever Happened to Liz Truss?
The most intriguing question with regard to Liz Truss’ resignation as the prime minister of Britain after a mere 44 days in office is this: what is it about her economic programme that the “market” (read “finance capital”) found unpalatable?