Raymond Nat Turner Masked. Armed to the teeth. SynchronizedRolexes. They left Lamborghini and MaseratiMotors purring … softly in the shadows onCapitalist Hill And then—suddenly—in sonic boom unison theyShouted at The People:UP AGAINST THE WALL—MUTHAFUKKKAS!GET ‘EM UP! THIS IS A FUCKIN STICKUP! Yo, fatso! Yeah, you. Waddle your way over to SenatorSadist. You, on the … [Read more...] about One Big Beautiful Bank Job!
Focus on Pages
The "Focus On" section provides in-depth information and opinion on many facets of sustainability. (Although these topics may appear quite distinct and separate, it’s important to remember that they are interconnected and interdependent in multiple ways — in general, the 4 basic principles of ecology apply to all complex systems.)
When you select a Focus On… topic, the system will select all the articles and posts in that category with the most recent pages at the top, just under a brief introduction to the topic. (Many articles appear in multiple categories.)
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Community & Culture
Strong communities allow more sustainable practices to empower the people to create a more sustainable society.
Working together on common interests creates opportunities for both personal and community growth, promotes involvement in the arts and local government, and fosters equality.
A Dawn that Must Break in the Face of the Western Dusk
Emiliano López Last May 9, Moscow prepared to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the heroic victory of the Red Army over Nazism. Beyond the historical importance, the most interesting spice for the current times was the political unity shown in this event by the governments of China and Russia, with a strongly critical stance towards the West and by recovering a common … [Read more...] about A Dawn that Must Break in the Face of the Western Dusk
Public Schools, Climate Disasters, Workers’ Control
Don Fitz When teachers’ union president Ray Cummings told the superintendent that her plan could put students in danger, he brought together problems of excluding workers from critical decisions and schemes to use climate disasters to privatize public schools. On May 16, 2025, a tornado tore through predominantly-Black north St. Louis, killing 5, and leaving … [Read more...] about Public Schools, Climate Disasters, Workers’ Control
Does the Working Class Need A Party of Its Own?
The Billionaires and Their Minions Have Two Parties. Gary Olson Prospects for a Labor Party In June 1996, I was one of 1,500 delegates from 80 unions representing half a million workers at the Founding Convention of the Labor Party in Cleveland, Ohio. At thetime I was a member of the National Writers Union (NWU, Local 1981, affiliated with the United Auto Workers) and … [Read more...] about Does the Working Class Need A Party of Its Own?
Trump, Epstein, and the Deep State
Chris Hedges “The Trump administration’s refusal to release the Epstein files and videos is done not only to protect Trump, but the ruling class. They all belong to the same club.” The refusal by the Trump administration to release the files and videos amassed during investigations into the activities of the pedophile Jeffrey Epstein should put to rest the absurd idea, … [Read more...] about Trump, Epstein, and the Deep State
Dismantling War Culture: How Militarization Shapes Our Everyday Lives
David Andersson We are living in a particular moment where mainstream communicators want you to believe the world is in a state of permanent war — even when you are walking peacefully down your own street. Your phone relentlessly feeds you images of bombings. News channels and politicians constantly warn you of imminent danger. This is how a military culture is built. And … [Read more...] about Dismantling War Culture: How Militarization Shapes Our Everyday Lives
Colonization
Harry Faber We over hereControl so much over there,At least we want to.We are trying to.We’ll stage coups too.We’ll kill too,We’ll murder too,We build bombs,We make guns,All for what?Who’s happy doing this?Is all we can do just watch?Empathy.What if it were you?What if it were you?What if it were you?What if it were your friends?What if it were your family?What if it were … [Read more...] about Colonization
A Lamentation
Sammy Attoh For the souls of Gaza, and all who mourn unheard.I weep for the children whose names were never written in victory, only inledgers of loss.I cry for the mothers whose wombs bore only graves and whose lullabies arenow silence.The streets run with fear thick as blood, and the walls echo with prayersunanswered.How many times must the sun rise on the bones of … [Read more...] about A Lamentation
Love My Black Job
Raymond Nat Turner Love my Black Job—Black Student Union Job!Hired at L.A. City CollegeAs “The Peoples Poet!” Love my Black Job — openingFor Baldwin on the football fieldSeven or eight thousand pairs ofEars on loan! Love my Black Job — had a lilFollowing — but learned, in time, what IDidn’t know was enough to get PeopleKilled. Love my Black Job — ensconced in … [Read more...] about Love My Black Job
How Neoliberalism Has Wielded ‘Corruption’ to Privatize Life in Africa
Grieve Chelwa In Africa, the leading forces of capitalism have ruthlessly wielded a neoliberal conception of corruption to undermine states’ sovereignty and open the continent to plunder at the hands of Western multinational corporations. In the years following the fall of the Soviet Union, the word ‘corruption’ increasingly began to appear in the reports of multilateral … [Read more...] about How Neoliberalism Has Wielded ‘Corruption’ to Privatize Life in Africa