13 Questions: About Greece, Europe, Austerity—and Us
As the European debt drama continues to effect many countries, Americans are wondering what are the implications for the U.S.? Here's a breakdown of the situation as it currently plays out. The post 13...
View ArticleAusterity Is Not Greece’s Problem
The problem isn't that austerity was tried and failed in Greece. Instead, it's that fiscal policy was completely out of control and needed major adjustments. Is it time Greece concentrates on activist...
View Article‘Food, Dignity, and a Roof:’ Thousands March Against Austerity in Spanish...
A mass opposition to the government's harsh austerity policies had thousands of protesters take to the Spanish capital in the "March for Dignity," which took place over the weekend. The post ‘Food,...
View Article‘Austerity Kills:’ Tens of Thousands March in London Against Brutal Cuts
Tens of thousands of protesters took over the streets of London on Saturday to demand an end to brutal—and deadly—austerity measures. The post ‘Austerity Kills:’ Tens of Thousands March in London...
View Article‘No to Austerity:’ Tens of Thousands Back Syriza at Rally in Athens
Thousands gathered in Athens to add their voices to the ranks of the Syriza government officials and international observers helping to reject the terms of an aid deal offered by Greece's...
View ArticleA Socialist Surge in the U.S.? Bernie Sanders Draws Record Crowds, Praises...
Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke of the Greek elections and his anti-austerity platform is really resonating with voters. Thousands of supporters have joined his speeches and have shown...
View ArticleWe Are All Greeks Now
The suffering of the Greeks is just like the suffering of ordinary Americans—the only thing that benefits is the profit margins of financial institutions. When will human life be of concern to...
View ArticleBlood From a Stone
Greeks are suffering because of austerity measures that were imposed by European creditors. The troika is demanding money needs to be paid back, but it is at the citizens expense. The post Blood From a...
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