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Issue: 924

Sept 22, 2022

Cover Story

The Global Evils of Predatory Capitalism

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux, PhD Editorial Board

While some weep for the woman who reigned Britain and the countries it colonized, will they weep for the people who suffer from the mark of oppression from the British?

The world is morning the demise of the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II, the long-serving monarch who died on September 8, and my mama always told…

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Guest Commentary

Evil Empire: Let the Monarchy Die Along With Elizabeth

By Sonali Kolhatkar, Independent Media Institute Guest Commentator

those who are descended from the subjects of British imperialist conquest, the queen, her ancestors, and her descendants represent the ultimate evil empire.

The British royal family papers over the pillage it continues to benefit from. The death of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch of British royalty, has…

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Guest Commentary

What Should Have Been Done With Trump

By David Swanson Guest Commentator

I’m 100% in favor of applying the rule of law to the rich and obnoxious.

Imagine the trash compactor scene in Star Wars running for five straight years. Now you can skip thousands of reports on the walls closing in on…

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Guest Commentary

Sex and Power in Martha’s Vineyard

By G. Whisper Stone Guest Commentator

The question about sex scandals and Republicans seems like a pretty straightforward question but sex is never simple.

So DeSantis and Abbott fly 50 immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard. It’s shocking. It’s outrageous. It’s misuse of public funds and it’s probably illegal in a bunch…

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Color of Law

The Stakes Are So High’: Austin Davis and a New Generation of Black Leadership Are Running Against a Rising MAGA Tide

By David A. Love, JD Executive Editor

Running against MAGA ideologues and election deniers, insurrectionists and outright white nationalists, these Black hopefuls are on the frontlines of the war for the future of America.

In this crucial midterm election season, democracy is on the ballot, and that’s real. Issues such as reproductive justice, voting rights and many basic freedoms hang…

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Guest Commentary

To Help the U.S. Military, Slash the Pentagon Budget

By WJ Astore, Bracing Views Guest Commentator

It's time to use logic and make major cuts. Force the military to think rather than to spend.

If you truly want to help the U.S. military, slash its yearly budget. It's counter intuitive, right? We think more money will help the Pentagon field…

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