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The impending pro-war Democratic Party takeover of Pacifica Radio
The largest, most historically influential progressive non-profit radio network in America, Pacifica Radio, faces a takeover attempt by Democratic Party elements. Will Pacifica embrace the pro-war logic it was created to oppose?
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The struggle for environmental justice in Africa
The framework of our civilization is premised on the destruction of the planet.
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American Anthropological Association endorses academic boycott of Israel
Members of the American Anthropological Association overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution to boycott Israeli academic institutions with 71% of members supporting the measure.
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Small claims court victory sends clear message: Sex work is real work
A court has ruled on the enforceability of contracts between sex workers and their clients in a precedent-setting case.
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Glimpses of an endgame in Ukraine
The problem with the war in Ukraine is that it has been all smoke and mirrors.
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Planes on the brain
‘Ministry’ says follow scientific advice and stop advertising the fastest way to fry the planet as peak heat meets peak holiday flights.
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What is social class?
A recent Essential poll found that 79 percent of Australians believe social classes still exist in Australia. This is unsurprising, given the distribution of wealth. For example, the Australia Institute’s Inequality on Steroids report estimates that the top 10 percent of Australian income earners received 93 percent of the benefits from all economic growth in the decade from 2009 to 2019.
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Macron’s invitation to attend South Africa’s BRICS Summit not granted
South Africa’s media agencies report that the country’s authorities have rejected a French request to send an invitation to President Emmanuel Macron to attend the upcoming summit of the BRICS economic group.
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Low-meat diets can reduce the environmental impact of food production
Study looks at the real diets of over 55,000 people in the UK.
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Argentina: The IMF, a euphemism for politics
In recent times, any analysis on Argentine politics or the Argentine economy does not fail to mention the IMF as one of the fundamental, if not decisive, actors of national events. And its influence on the Government’s decision-making process, on what it does or does not do, more than deserves this recognition.
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The revolutionary spirit of the Buddha
Marx and Engels both took a surprising interest in the ideas of the great Indian spiritual leader, argues Sean Ledwith.
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Right-Wing has not tried to suppress teaching the history of anti-imperialist movements because they are rarely discussed in any course
Most Americans Don’t Know About the Real Patriots Who Opposed the Nation’s Forever Wars Going Back to the 19th Century.
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Covering ‘Racist State’ backlash—but not the reality that Israel is a racist state
When Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D.—Wash.) called Israel a “racist state” at the Netroots Nation conference, corporate media dutifully covered the political backlash—but scrupulously avoided evaluating the veracity of Jayapal’s statement.
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Ruchell Magee wins his release after 67 years in shackles
At 83 years old, U.S. political prisoner Ruchell “Cinque” Magee is to be released following a lifetime spent under the boot of oppression.
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Africa is burning! DRC in environmental crisis
Much attention is paid to the ongoing environmental crises engulfing the regions of South Asia, North America, and Europe, and rightfully so. The global climate crisis—as well as environmental injustice generally—is contiguous and virulent. But much less attention, however, is paid to the ongoing ecological crisis of Africa; the mother of all civilization.
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Over 3 thousands protesters arrested during week of unrest in France
France’s Interior Minister reports that one-third of those imprisoned during the week of violence were young rioters.
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Weak propaganda talk
The aim of the counter-offensive was to reach the Sea of Azov, some 100 kilometer south of the frontline. At the current speed it would take the Ukrainian army 1,000 days (and many more soldiers and material than it has) to reach it.
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Newly organized nurses in Texas and Kansas strike for a first contract
Through wet weather in Wichita, Kansas, and scorching heat in Austin, Texas, hundreds of nurses walked picket lines June 27 in a one-day strike for safe staffing and patient safety. Nearly 2,000 nurses represented by National Nurses United (NNU) walked out.
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When can there be a fall in the rate of profit?
SEVERAL major economists have put forward theories predicting a falling tendency of the rate of profit under capitalism; Marx had seen in this fact an awareness on their part of the essential transitoriness of the capitalist system. But while some of these theories have logical validity, others do not. Among the latter is Adam Smith’s theory.
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If everybody’s going to join NATO, then why have the United Nations? The Twenty-Ninth Newsletter (2023)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) held its annual summit on 11–12 July in Vilnius, Lithuania.