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Bolivarianism Triumphs in Referendum Vote – by Stephen Lendman On February 15, Venezuelans voted on whether to let presidents, National Assembly representatives, governors, mayors, and state […]

Toxic Plans for Toxic Assets – by Stephen Lendman Exit Paulson, enter Geithner with the latest “no banker left behind plan” – aka whatever Wall Street […]

A Short History of US Government Handouts – by Stephen Lendman Global economies are withering while Washington conceives “Financial Recovery Plan(s) from Hell,” according to economist […]

Obama’s “War on Terror” – by Stephen Lendman The language is softened and deceptive. The strategy and tactics are not. The “war on terror” continues. Promised […]

A Short History of the Israeli – Palestinian Conflict: Past Is Prologue – by Stephen Lendman Its roots are from the late 19th century when Theodor […]

A New Administration, Tired Old Policies – by Stephen Lendman In Part I of his year-end analysis, money manager and market strategist Jeremy Grantham assessed the […]

Competing Ideologies: Davos v. Belem – by Stephen Lendman Founded in 1971, the Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF) meets annually in Davos, Switzerland to bring together […]

Ceasefires, Israeli-Style – by Stephen Lendman Waging war while talking peace is customary Israeli practice. On January 19, Haaretz headlined: “Israel declares unilateral cease-fire. The security […]

Bolivia’s New Constitution: Progressive Change or Business as Usual? – by Stephen Lendman In Bolivia’s history, January 25 was historic but getting there violent and uncertain. […]