Revisiting the Lessons of the Battle of Seattle: From the WTO to the Financial Crisis
- Written by Walden Bello
The ongoing global economic crisis, which is rooted in corporate-driven globalization and financial liberalization, has driven the last nail into the ideology of neoliberalism. But things were very different over two decades ago.
‘Activism’ and Its Consequences: Syrian Refugees Are Not Subjects for a Social Media Gallery
- Written by Ramzy Baroud
The Italian ‘activist’ was keen on that photo, as if her social media activism career was dependent on it. As if the misery of the poor Syrian child was not palpable enough in his dejected face and his rash-infested skin, she wanted to define a point of absolute misery for a perfect Instagram photo.
Hillary Clinton, The Podesta Group And The Saudi Regime: A Fatal Menage A Trois
- Written by Medea Benjamin
The Clintons have said that if Hillary Clinton gets elected, the foundation will stop taking foreign donations. But what about no longer taking campaign contributions from people who are paid by the Saudi government to whitewash its image?
Palestine Through a Glass Darkly: I Remember My Name – A Poetry Review
- Written by Hatim Kanaaneh
“In the hospital, they put the pregnant women alone, because they’re carrying hope, because they don’t want them to see what can happen to children. … There’s more blood than water today in Gaza.” - Jehan Bseiso
U.S. Weapons Sales Are Drenched in Yemeni Blood
- Written by Medea Benjamin
Saudi Arabia is using billions in U.S. aid to fund their onslaught of innocent civilians in Yemen, but it's not too late for Congress to stop this madness.
The Obama Doctrine is Ravaging the Middle East: War to ‘Stop’ War
- Written by Ramzy Baroud
Obama’s wars were designed to produce little or no American casualties, since they were almost entirely conducted from the air and via unmanned drones operated by remote control, sometimes thousands of miles way. That approach proved less taxing, politically. However, it worsened the situation on the ground, and instead of ending war, it expanded it.
