Tomgram: Nomi Prins, A World That Is the Property of the 1%
Wall Street, Banks, and Angry Citizens: The Inequality Gap on a Planet Growing More Extreme
Capitalism Will Collapse Because Elites ‘Allow Poor to Rot,’ Tariq Ali Tells Chris Hedges (Video)
And so what we have is a protest against this center elite, which I call the extreme center, because whether it’s social democratic or conservative, they unite to crush.”
Tomgram: Engelhardt, Is a New Political System Emerging in This Country?
Engelhardt: don’t for a second think that the American political system isn’t being rewritten on the run by interested parties in Congress, our present crop of billionaires, corporate interests, lobbyists, the Pentagon, and the officials of the national security state.
▶ “Revolution” The Beatles
Well, you know We all want to change the world But when you talk about destruction Don't you know that you can count me out
▶ Veterans for Peace: Why We Are Here
Video of Veterans for Peace action in NYC at Vietnam Memorial. Moving testimony by veterans about why they continue to work for peace. [youtube=http://youtu.be/secsZuDTD-M] Subscribe or “Follow” us on RiseUpTimes.org. Rise Up Times is also on Facebook! Check the Rise Up Times page for posts from this blog and more! “Like” our page today. Find us on More
Moberg> In These Times> Wrong Union For the Job> SEIU wants to lead a campaign against the 1%
Protesters march on Wells Fargo during the 2012 SEIU Convention on May 29 in Denver. Wrong Union For the Job SEIU wants to lead a campaign against the 1%. Critics wonder if it can. BY DAVID MOBERG JULY 10, 2012 In These Times Critics of SEIU leadership, from both inside and outside the union, caution More
Moberg> In These Times> Wrong Union For the Job> SEIU wants to lead a campaign against the 1%
Protesters march on Wells Fargo during the 2012 SEIU Convention on May 29 in Denver. Wrong Union For the Job SEIU wants to lead a campaign against the 1%. Critics wonder if it can. BY DAVID MOBERG JULY 10, 2012 In These Times Critics of SEIU leadership, from both inside and outside the union, caution More
Moberg> In These Times> Wrong Union For the Job> SEIU wants to lead a campaign against the 1%
Protesters march on Wells Fargo during the 2012 SEIU Convention on May 29 in Denver. Wrong Union For the Job SEIU wants to lead a campaign against the 1%. Critics wonder if it can. BY DAVID MOBERG JULY 10, 2012 In These Times Critics of SEIU leadership, from both inside and outside the union, caution More
Song> Billy Bragg The World Turned Upside Down
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxW5yvpeHg4&w=420&h=315] In 1649 To St. George's Hill, A ragged band they called the Diggers Came to show the people's will They defied the landlords They defied the laws They were the dispossessed reclaiming what was theirs We come in peace they said To dig and sow We come to work the lands in common More
Song> Billy Bragg The World Turned Upside Down
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxW5yvpeHg4&w=420&h=315] In 1649 To St. George's Hill, A ragged band they called the Diggers Came to show the people's will They defied the landlords They defied the laws They were the dispossessed reclaiming what was theirs We come in peace they said To dig and sow We come to work the lands in common More
ReOccupyMinneapolis> First-person reports about April 7th actions and arrests
Reports from Osha Karow, Scott Thompson, Polly Kellogg, and Melissa Hill, with links to Nick Rogue’s videos. by Osha Karow on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 12:56pm For those wanting a bit more detailed run-down of Saturday, April 7th’s events, I had typed this little run-down up to send to some local media, but think that it More
Robert Reich> Whose Recovery? Many Remain in Critical Condition
Whose Recovery? Many Remain in Critical Condition By Robert Reich, Robert Reich’s Blog 01 April 12 RSN Luxury retailers are smiling. So are the owners of high-end restaurants, sellers of upscale cars, vacation planners, financial advisors, and personal coaches. For them and their customers and clients the recession is over. The recovery is now More