Our ‘Rentier Capitalism’ Is One More Nail in Earth’s Coffin
Jul 29, 2018 The U.S. and other "advanced" nations have created a global class structure shaped by shocking inequality and poverty. Worse, it’s accelerating the race to ecological disaster.
Honoring Karl Marx as an Activist on His 200th Birthday
May 6, 2018 The revolutionary thinker teaches us that our tasks are to heighten class conflict by exposing the reality of abhorrent inequality and to create new systems to replace failing capitalism.Marx’s Hometown Unveils Huge Statue on His 200th Birthday
May 5, 2018 The celebratory uncovering of the 14-foot bronze figure sparks criticism by some who blame Marx for crimes committed by social revolutionaries in Russia, China and elsewhere in the name of communism.
A Drumroll for Marxism in Europe
Jul 5, 2012 European youths, disaffected by the amorality of modern capitalism, are turning to Marxism in increasing numbers. Could America undergo a similar revival?
Reading ‘Capital’ on Labor Day
Sep 5, 2011 Is there a better way to honor the working-class struggle than to study Karl Marx's "Capital" on Labor Day? How about reading along with distinguished City University of New York professor David Harvey, who after almost 40 years is still teaching the book? (more)
