Playing tug-of-war in world politics can make everyone lose
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By Victor Grossman
Tug-of-war is an innocent sport but in world politics, it's a dangerous game, especially if played like some of the Vikings did – across a fiery pit awaiting the losers.

"A People's Impeachment": Protests reportedly force Puerto Rico governor's resignation
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By Carol Ramos Widom
The people are fed up with economic austerity, disrespect, misogyny, and injustice; they are led by militant unions and an organized working class.

Chinese competition, U.S. government will never break up big tech
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By Julianne Tveten
In recent months, reports have been swirling that U.S. monopolies Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook-so-called "Big Tech"-may soon be broken up. Silicon Valley is an indispensable asset for the U.S. government and its imperial ambitions.

Mueller: U.S. at risk for foreign electoral interference; Trump untruthful
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By Mark Gruenberg
The U.S. is at high risk of foreign manipulation of next year's election, just like what happened in 2016, and not just from the Russians, either, the top expert on that year's interference says.

Other News

Soul of a union man-Leo Gerard recalls 54 years in the movement
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By Leo Gerard
Employers have to learn that taking on workers at one factory means taking on workers at all of their workplaces internationally.

North Korea navigates economic reform in a sea of sanctions
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By Bennett Guillaume
Wages might not mean much, but money counts in the new DPRK.

Egyptian minister: Sisi opponents abroad will be "cut to pieces."
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By Aboulfotouh Kandil
Nabila Makram Abdelshahid, assured attendees that any Egyptian living abroad who publicly criticizes the Al Sisi dictatorship will be murdered.
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