Commentary

Brazil: Workers Struggle Trumps Sports Spectacle

June 5, 2014 0

By James Petras For decades social critics have bemoaned the influence of sports and entertainment spectacles in ‘distracting’ workers from struggling for their class interests. According to these analysts, ‘class consciousness’ was replaced by ‘mass’ […]

World Affairs

Why is Putin in Washington’s Crosshairs?

May 30, 2014 0

by MIKE WHITNEY “Washington wants to weaken Moscow economically by slashing its gas revenues and, thus, eroding its ability to defend itself or its interests. The US does not want an economically-integrated Europe and Asia. The de facto EU-Russian alliance is […]

World Affairs

The Colder War and the End of the Petrodollar

May 30, 2014 0

By Marin Katusa The mainstream media are falling over themselves talking about Russia’s just-signed “Holy Grail” gas deal with China, which is expected to be worth more than $400 billion. But here’s what I think […]

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