Eamonn McCann Still a government for bankers It was revealed last month that the Bank of England handed £61.6 billion to two banks--while executives kept stuffing their pockets.
Steve Leigh Celebrating the Battle in Seattle Hundreds of participants in the 1999 "Battle in Seattle" demonstrations gathered on the 10-year anniversary to celebrate this victory.
Danny Katch Debating capitalism and socialism More than 60 people turned out to a December 3 debate on "Capitalism versus Socialism" at Hunter College.
Lance Selfa Can the right make a comeback? With Barack Obama's popularity falling and some initiatives stalled, many people are asking a question that seemed impossible a few months ago.
Jad Abdallah Our money for their military We may not have voted for these wars, but we're sure as hell paying for them--with billions that could be used at home.
Leela Yellesetty A cynical law-and-order agenda The execution-style shooting of four police officers in Washington state captured headlines--but the crucial social issues surrounding it are being ignored.
John Pilger Australia’s apartheid Since Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologized to the "stolen generations" of Aborigine children, poverty indicators have gotten worse.
Matthis Chiroux We can’t live with endless war This government refuses to respond to the needs and demands of its people, but I refuse to be ignored.
Elizabeth Schulte We say no to Stupak Pro-choice activists organized local protests December 2 to tell the Senate not to include the anti-abortion Stupak Amendment in health care legislation.
Elizabeth Schulte Infected by greed and waste The money and resources are there to provide a health care system that guarantees coverage to every American--but Congress' reform measures won't.
