Iran’s Skyrocketing Stock Exchange Signals Historic Political Shift
The cash-starved Islamic Republic embarks on its boldest ever embrace of privatization of state-owned companies.
Health Is a Political Choice
What the pandemic has revealed about the healthcare system, and the need for a new healthcare compact.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Isn’t Ending — It’s Surging
There is little reason to to feel triumphant right now.
Venezuela, Minneapolis, Iran, Europe – Trump’s Last Gasps of Collapsing World Control – Or is it?
The entire world is no longer afraid to stand up and defend and fight for their rights.
Cuba’s Resilience Through Economic Crisis Prepared It for COVID Health Crisis
The greatest lesson Cuba gives us from its handling of the Covid crisis is: We can’t give people what is left over after we have given bailouts to the corporates; we must give them what we have.
Why Do Foreign Investors Oppose Government Spending in India?
Because a regime of ‘austerity’ in government spending, while ruinous for the Indian economy, can yield rich returns for foreign investors.
How Can Privatisation and Foreign Direct Investment Possibly Make Us a Self-Reliant Nation?
Privatisation does not make a self-reliant nation. A decentralised, people-centric approach to development will help.
Thank You, Rioters
Riots can spread and radicalise social movements.
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Forget “Looting”; Capitalism Is the Real Robbery
As protesters are being accused of “looting” and “rioting” in Minneapolis or anywhere else, we need to reflect on the systematic robbery of Black America.
Essential Workers & Billionaires: A Tale of Two Pandemics
We are all weathering the same storm, but we are not all in the same boat.