Promising “democracy, development, free markets, and free trade” to the world in the wake of 9/11, the U.S. administration unwittingly made the case that market fundamentalism contradicts democracy.
Capitalism: A Creation Story
Capitalism is the first expansionist economic system in history. Contrary to its own myth, it did not emerge naturally and is far from being the expression of human freedom.
“War” Against Hamas
An occupying power has a vested interest in speaking of “war.” It implies that the enemy forces are at par with yours, and that you intend to get out of that situation as soon as possible.
Pathways to a Post-Capitalist World
Organized around exchange-value, not use-value, the capitalist system is over-productive and steadily worsening a multi-faceted ecological crisis. Is a post-growth, post-capitalist world conceivable?
Democracy’s Prospects: Looking Backward
Political transparency has always been antithetical to the government by an aristocratic elite. But what about the US? Has the country ever had a government of, by, and for the people? How to build one?