Dying Empires And The Enemy Within By Chris Hedges November 04, 2019 Our democracy is not in peril—we do not live in a democracy. The image of our democracy is in peril. The deep state—the generals, bankers, corporatists, lobbyists, intelligence chiefs, government bureaucrats…
Killing Me Softly With Militarism: The Decay Of Democracy In America By William J. Astore October 31, 2019 When Americans think of militarism, they may imagine jackbooted soldiers goose-stepping through the streets as flag-waving crowds exult; or, like our president, they may…
The Age of Radical Evil By Chris Hedges October 16, 2019 Immanuel Kant coined the term “radical evil.” It was the privileging of one’s own interest over that of others, effectively reducing those around you to objects to be manipulated and…
Greta Thunberg & the Consolation of Doubt By Jonathan Cook October 02, 2019 The more Greta Thunberg articulates the terrifying emotions of awakening to our imminent extinction as a species – as she did, filled with trembling rage, at last…
Our Invisible Government By Chris Hedges September 17, 2019 There are two forms of government in the United States. There is the visible government—the White House, Congress, the courts, state legislatures and governorships—and the invisible government, or deep state, where…
THE CAPITALISTS ARE AFRAID By Chris Hedges September 09, 2019 Capitalists seek to maximize profits and reduce the cost of labor. This sums up capitalism at its core. It is defined by these immutable objectives. It is not about democracy. It is…
Trump and the Climate Crisis–A Crime Against Humanity By Mel Gurtov August 27, 2019 The President of the United States is a criminal. I’m not referring to the twenty-odd investigations of him currently underway for violations of the Constitution,…
American Apocalypse: The Government’s Plot to Destabilize the Nation Is Working By John W. Whitehead “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out … without regard to the prevailing superstitions and…
Inside the Submissive Void: Propaganda, Censorship, Power and Control By Greg Maybury August 07, 2019 Nothing appears more surprising to those who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the…
