Modern Debt Jubilee

 

Capitalists sometimes point out that capitalism has lifted many people out of poverty.  This is true.  However, at the same time, capitalist...

What is racism? This is clearly not a simple question. And there will be many different opinions. In my view, "racism" is a doctri...

Consuming less is an act of rebellion. Consuming the minimum is revolutionary.  In Marx's view, 150 years ago, the economic contribution...

A big part of the problem in the USA seems to be that US liberals believe their views on morality are absolute and universal. There are para...

Either something replaces capitalism or we’re all dead in the medium term.  Capitalists are like locusts. They see a resource, use violence ...

I hope this won't come true. But a scifi book I read planted the idea in my head and I can't get it out.  In 2028 there will be a US...

 Let’s start with a few definitions. Capital is accumulated wealth above and beyond what one needs to live well (and have a nest egg). Most...

Trying to discuss socialism in terms drawn from the capitalist ideology—whence terms like “own” and “property”—is not that easy. It’s like t...

Since 2000, the median cost of healthcare, education, and housing have all risen by 250-300%. New cars are up ~170%. The median wage has ris...