Colombia Free Trade Agreement 'Dead' – No Tears Here
Bush refused to go quietly, but congressional Democrats dealt a stinging blow to one of his administration's top priorities this week when they refused to hold a vote on the Colombia Free Trade Agreement and stripped the bill of its three-month deadline.
Capitalists will be Capitalists
Opes Prime was what is known as a leverage broking firm, one based on a high level of debt. Clients of Opes could borrow against the shares they purchased — the shares would be used as security, in a somewhat similar fashion to a home loan where the home is used as security in the event that the borrower fails to make repayments.
'We All Have a Stake in Each Other' – Obama Remembers a King
In a brief but stirring commemorative speech in Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 4, on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the 40th anniversary of his assassination, Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama recalled the civil rights leader's courage, his eloquence, and his leadership ability.
Book Review: Bad Samaritans
Every now and then a 'prize' of a book comes along that includes all the elements of good writing. Bad Samaritans is one of them. Using straightforward language that generally avoids using the lexicon of economists, and explains it well when it is used, Ha-Joon Chang writes a strong narrative about the ills of the capitalist world.
La crisis economica y como combatirlo
Mientras más se profundiza la crisis y mientras reconozca el candidato republicano a la presidencia, el senador John McCain de Arizona, que “no sabe mucho sobre la economía,” los votantes, especialmente los de clase trabajadora, buscan un cambio de la política y del liderazgo estilo Bush para dirigirse de manera real a las cuestiones económicas.
Africa Looks East
“Look East My son. Look East.” Those were the sage words of Kenyan journalist, Wanjohi Kabukuru, as he assayed the results of his President’s visit to Beijing, in just the latest journey from the continent – Africa – most ravaged by the savagery of imperialism.
Things Fall Apart: Wall St. and the Crisis of US Imperialism
As the economic crisis deepens and Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (AZ) admits he doesn’t “know much about economics,” voters, especially working-class voters, are looking for a change from Bush-style politics and leadership that will actually address economic issues.
Landslide: Sweep Republicans from Power in November
At its quarterly national committee meeting this past weekend, the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) called for a landslide in the November 4th elections to defeat John McCain and strengthening the Democratic Party majorities in Congress.
