Commentary / World Mar 25, 2019
by Robert Samuelson
Americans now broadly support government programs that would be considered socialism in other countries.
World / Politics Jan 4, 2019
'Trump of the tropics' Bolsonaro seen rushing to dismantle Brazil's past progressive achievements
The new government of Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro hit the ground running on its first day of business Thursday, rushing through changes to put a conservative stamp on the country by trashing progressive achievements of past administrations. The quick reshaping of Brazilian politics spoke ...
World Aug 19, 2018
After Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's 60-fold increase to the minimum wage, store-owners on Saturday wrestled with an anguishing decision: Close up shop or hit customers with steep price hikes at the risk of sinking the business. In a set of sweeping announcements that shocked many ...
Commentary / World Nov 24, 2015
Sanders is a socialist and so are you
by Ted Rall
By global standards, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sander's campaign platform is mainstream policy, but in America it's viewed with deep suspicion bred of ignorance.