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From the end of World War II through 1979, the gains in productivity in the U.S. were shared between workers and owners, “and both benefited as wages rose along with company profits.” That was before Reagan and “trickle-down” economics. Ted … Continue reading →

From the end of World War II through 1979, the gains in productivity in the U.S. were shared between workers and owners, “and both benefited as wages rose along with company profits.” That was before Reagan and “trickle-down” economics. Ted … Continue reading →

The Republicans’ callousness about health care By Lamar W. Hankins / The Rag Blog / September 19, 2011 Now that the Republican nomination for president is in full swing, we once again return to the topic of health care, especially … Continue reading →

The Republicans’ callousness about health care By Lamar W. Hankins / The Rag Blog / September 19, 2011 Now that the Republican nomination for president is in full swing, we once again return to the topic of health care, especially … Continue reading →

Retired history prof Don Swift paints an alarming picture of Dominionism and what he calls its “threat to American liberties.” “Both Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann have clear ties to the Christian Dominionists,” he warns, “who do not believe in … Continue reading →

Influential writer and political activist Carl Davidson joins Thorne Dreyer on Rag Radio for a lively discussion about the Mondragon Corporation and its role in the international workers’ cooperative movement. They also discuss the burgeoning cooperative movement in the U.S., … Continue reading →

Former SDS president Carl Oglesby died of cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Author and scholar Mike Davis, who was also active in SDS and the 60s peace movement, discusses Oglesby’s rare oratorical skills, referring to his “unadorned eloquence and moral … Continue reading →

The hot potato the beltway wonks avoid:Tying job creation to industrial policy By Carl Davidson / The Rag Blog / September 14, 2011 Listen to Thorne Dreyer‘s Rag Radio interview with writer and political activist Carl Davidson — discussing the … Continue reading →

Imperial delusions: Ignoring the lessons of 9/11 By Robert Jensen / The Rag Blog / September 13, 2011 Ten years ago, critics of America’s mad rush to war were right, but it didn’t matter. Within hours after the 9/11 terrorist … Continue reading →

I have often wondered how the angel of fame select’s the musicians upon whom it bestows its gifts. I have no doubt Justin Bieber is a nice enough young man with a pleasant voice and engaging personality but does he … Continue reading →

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