‘Economy’ Archives
Occupy All the Harlems, to Save Ourselves from the Dictatorship of Wall Street
by BAR executive editor Glen Ford The question for Black America is not what’s going on in the heads of young white people in Zuccotti Park, but how WE will organize in our own defense against Wall Street, which has “done more damage to Black people than anyone else” [Read More]
Report From AlterNet Staffer Arrested on Brooklyn Bridge | AlterNet
By Kristen Gwynne We chanted – “We are the 99% (and so are you!)” the classic “This is what democracy looks like!” and “All day, all week, occupy Wall Street!” among other slogans. A few blocks down Broadway on our way to the [Read More]
What You Should Be Watching Instead of the Throne #wtt – Jasiri X
This ain’t a Jay Z, Kanye or “Watch the Throne” hate post. I’m listening to the album right now and it’s pretty good. But while we’re caught in the hype of 2 of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars coming together and all the #WTT tweets and reviews, it’s a lot more [Read More]
Rep. Donna Edwards on Democracy Now! Explaining Why She Voted Against Deficit Deal
Members of the Progressive Caucus and Congressional Black Caucus rejected the debt deal because of cuts to domestic spending and lack of tax increases for the wealthy. Among them was Democratic Rep. Donna Edwards of Maryland, who summed up her disappointment on Twitter, [Read More]
S.W.A.T. Team Breaks Down Doors Looking For Student Loan Defaulters | AlterNet
“Kenneth Wright of Stockton, California was almost knocked down by a S.W.A.T. team breaking down his door one morning. He says they then handcuffed him and put him in the back of a police car. Federal agents confirmed that the Department of Education was behind [Read More]
