i. Abstract. In a world that has succeeded in the globalization of financial assets while keeping political rights enclosed to territories, we need to build new models of democratic governance that enable humanity to collaborate and address pressing global issues. Democracy Earth Foundation is building free, open source software for… Continue reading
August 28, 2017 HOUSTON—Appearing shellshocked as they took in the scenes of devastation around them, Houston residents reportedly emerged from their homes Monday to survey the damage caused by 200 years of rampant, worldwide industrialization. “Oh my God. Everything’s destroyed, everywhere you look,” said visibly stunned citizen Chris Marciano, one… Continue reading
Plutocracy III – Class War from Scott N on Vimeo. The early struggles of the working class are placed under a microscope in Plutocracy III: Class War, the latest chapter in an exceptionally well produced series which explores the origins of America’s growing economic divide. Without a doubt, the clashes… Continue reading
Antifa is a radical political movement of autonomous, self-styled anti-fascist groups, including in the United States. They have been described as being left wing to far-left. The salient feature of self-described antifa groups is to oppose fascism by direct action, including violence if need be. Antifa groups tend to be anti-government and anti-capitalist;its adherents are mostly socialists, anarchists, and communists who, according to Mark Bray, a historian… Continue reading
Another economic reality is possible — one that values community, sustainability and resiliency instead of profit by any means necessary. Niki Okuk shares her case for cooperative economics and a vision for how working-class people can organize and own the businesses they work for, making decisions for themselves and enjoying… Continue reading
Here are my photos of the counter protest at Alamo Sq. Park. Actually the cops cordoned off the entire park, so the protest was in the streets surrounding the park. After gathering at Steiner and Fell, we marched around the block and rallied in an intersection for about an hour…. Continue reading
Photo courtesy of Haymarket Books, publisher of “Capitalism: A Ghost Story” by Arundhati Roy Yesterday morning the police cleared Zuccotti Park, but today the people are back. The police should know that this protest is not a battle for territory. We’re not fighting for the right to occupy a park… Continue reading
USATODAY: published 12:57 p.m. ET Aug. 26, 2017 | Updated 2:31 p.m. ET Aug. 26, 2017 San Franciscans gathered Friday to rally against hate, with civic leaders saying the city stands for love and diversity. The downtown event came as a right-wing group said it was cancelling a “freedom rally” set… Continue reading
KPFA is announcing every hour on the hour the latest developments on rally, press conference, and counter-demonstrations and events. xx Ruthie Patriot Prayer “Freedom Rally” Canceled? A full list of all of the rallies & protests to this weekend’s “Freedom Rally’” at Crissy Field By Johnny Funcheap – posted 8/24/2017 Patriot Prayer… Continue reading
