We can't defeat capital while upholding its interests

Progressives (anti-imperialists and anti-capitalists) must avoid many traps designed to render us completely ineffective. We must clearly understand our situation, in order to act constructively. One fact that we must appropriate is that the crisis of capital is no longer a cyclical one. Instead it is a deeply rooted systemic crisis, from which, so far, [...]

Bretton Woods and its Consequences

By De Guerre Nom In July 1944, as World War II drew to a close, delegates from 44 Allied countries met in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire for the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference to draw up plans for the management of the world economy in the aftermath of the most destructive war in history. [...]

The 99%: Who are we really?

(published 2011-12-07) LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 01: Protesters hold signs as they march to Los Angeles City Hall during the “Occupy Los Angeles” demonstration in solidarity with the ongoing “Occupy Wall Street” protest in New York City on October 1, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The protesters slogan, “We are the 99 percent,” [...]