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“The basic law of capitalism is you or I, not both you and I.” Karl Liebknecht. Available FREE  on iTunes and Podbean   “The basic law of capitalism is you or I, not both you and I.” Karl Liebknecht.” The first of our new format, shorter, more frequent #podcasts, this one has an international theme. Featuring Red Raiph on …

The Luxury Gap

The Ungagged collective talk about the luxury gap – inc. interviews with Mhairi Black MP and Wee Skribbles

The Future of the American City

As I vacuum the dark green carpet while listening to an interview with author and Democracy Now! Co-host Juan Gonzalez, I’m struck by a particular statistic: 70% of the world’s population will reside in cities in the next two years. The implications of this, says Gonzalez, are gigantic for progressivism, as these cities will become …

Life In The Empire Part 3: The Shredded Fabric of Reality

  Growing up American feels like the old metaphor of a fish being removed from the river. The fish has no concept of water itself because the liquid home is all it has ever known. Once it is yanked from the stream, its worldview is shattered. A new world has been discovered and the fish …

Four Myths Surrounding American Minor Parties

Scouring political comments sections is never good for the body or the soul, and yet I find myself reading endless virtual tirades every single day. It seems my passion for politics can override my concern for my mental and emotional health sometimes. An increasing plurality of Americans now believe that another party is needed in …

Life in the Empire Part 2: Bringing the Media Giant Down

In the first installment of this series, I lamented the nonexistence of a strong anti-war movement in the United States despite the need for one being greater than ever. The amount of destruction abroad that continues to murder civilians and foster resentment towards American imperialism rises with each new presidential administration, yet much of the …

Life in the Empire Part 1: Where is the American Anti-War Movement?

Ask any American who experienced the assassination of John F. Kennedy what occurred in their lives that day, and they will be able to recall every detail: where they were, whom they were with, what they ate for breakfast that morning, all as fresh as if it took place only an hour prior. Ask Americans …

George Collins Writing

  News, Article and Opinion   The Frontlines of Rust Belt America Life in the Empire Part 1: Where is the American Anti-War Movement? Life in the Empire Part 2: Bringing the Media Giant Down Life in the Empire Part 3: The Shredded Fabric Of Reality Four Myths Surrounding American Minor Parties The Future of the …

The Frontlines of Rust Belt America

My father is one of the most hardworking people I know. He works as a university administrator in the provost’s office of the school he taught at for nearly two decades. He served as Chair of the Faculty Senate with no additional pay prior to accepting that position. He maintained his duties in the provost’s …

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