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Donald Trump had barely been inaugurated when the warnings started, in political discussions, memes, social media postings, everywhere.  In the next election, non-Trump supporters were obliged, with no discussion or demurral allowed, to vote for whomever the Democratic running for … Continue reading →

In maybe 30 minutes this morning I’ve seen about a half-dozen stories attacking China and blaming it for COVID-19, in The Guardian, WaPo, Foreign Policy and other publications. That’s not a coincidence….the media has joined in Trump’s crusade to deflect … Continue reading →

Voting is okay, Organizing is mandatory, Resistance is essential Now that Sanders is officially out, the dead end of electoralism could not be more clear. During Sanders bid for the 2020 presidency, he raised a staggering $180 million, including some … Continue reading →

  There’s still a lot to learn from Arno Mayer and Gabriel Kolko Arno Mayer is one of the more important historians in modern times. His works have influenced more than one generation of historians, particularly those of us on … Continue reading →

I–Intro Opening—statements from US presidents as opening: Trump—“America First”    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIaoZqMrbCo Obama—“American Exceptionalism”    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWpQ_8Ltl3s Bush on 9/11 and Terrorism    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZVeHBylco Bill Clinton on Globalization— https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqvGoUo8jAw&feature=youtu.be Background—Key themes in American foreign policy— Growth of Power National Security Mission/Democracy Expansion Economics/Trade/Investment Origins of … Continue reading →

Over the past year or more, there’s been a consistent narrative that the U.S. economy is doing well and on the uptick. While most recognize that Trump’s descriptions of a “perfect economy” or “the best economy in history” are absurd, … Continue reading →

David Barsamian Speaking @ UH Wednesday, April 3d, 4:00 p.m.  210 Agnes Arnold Hall “Rise Up & Resist!” David Barsamian is the founder and director of the Alternative Radio Network, and frequent collaborator with Noam Chomsky, Arundhati Roy, Edward Said, … Continue reading →

So several media outlets are reporting that the new House in January is going to demand Trump’s tax returns  (See Here). Really? That’s at the top of the “to do” list?? The election was about health care, gun safety, immigration, … Continue reading →

From Condemnation to Restoration (Talk at Université Grenoble Alpes, 25 April 2018)     Capitalism, Politics, Power, and History Gramsci and the cultural politics of the elites Debord’s “spectacle” and “the autocratic reign of the market.” Tom Frank’s “Conquest of … Continue reading →