Why are Americans so afraid of socialism? Because its powerful detractors have been lying to the American people about it for decades. Here Francesca runs through the common myths about socialism and what makes them wrong.
A young bigoted lawyer caught on tape yelling hateful and racist comments at New York restaurant staff got his comeuppance in the most glorious way.
In foreign policy, Americans like to keep it simple. Good countries versus bad countries. Democracies versus dictatorships. Of course, as Ronald Reagan reminded Americans, we are a “shining city upon a hill,” one of the goodies. What no one seems to ask is whether idealistic Americans have a clear view of the world as it is, or how their worldview affects the United States’ global image. Surely, as the U.S. enters its 17th year of perpetual war, these might be questions worth pursuing. Problem is, the truth can be disturbing.
So humor me for a moment and join me on a tour of American hypocrisy and naiveté, from Africa to the South Pacific.
The end of the Iran deal could spell disaster.
Peter Joseph unpacks the rise of Neoliberalism and its disastrous effects on the world.
LOS ANGELES — Former President Barack Obama on Friday endorsed Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s bid to fend off a reelection challenge from the Democratic Party’s left flank, calling the California senator “one of America’s most effective champions for progress.” The endorsement — a rare intervention from Obama — served as the highest profile rebuke yet of state Sen. Kevin de León’s long-shot effort to unseat Feinstein.
Jonathan Pie has become an online cult phenomenon with his political rants. Despite being a Jeremy Corbyn supporting lefty, Tom Walker, the man behind Pie, has made many on the left uncomfortable by offering up some challenging perspectives, particularly on freedom of speech and identity politics. I went to meet the man behind the fictional news presenter to discuss his own political views.
Sex! It’s what’s for sale. President Trump recently signed a bill aimed at stopping sex trafficking, but the new law could actually make sex work a whole lot more dangerous. Here’s why legalizing or decriminalizing sex work might be the best option.
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