From JacobinWatching reality television is usually either a guilty pleasure or a hate-watch. For socialists, ABC’s Shark Tank — now returning for its twelfth season — is a little bit of both. Shark Tank borrows its format from Japan’s Tigers of Money, and the United … [Read more...] about We Need a <cite>Shark Tank</cite> Without the Sharks
Social Justice/社会正義
Túpac Amaru’s Rebellion Lives On
From JacobinTension spread throughout the Andes in the eighteenth century. Colonial authorities increased taxes, … [Read more...] about Túpac Amaru’s Rebellion Lives On
In Cyprus, the Golden Passports Scheme Shows Us How Capitalism and Corruption Go Hand in Hand
From JacobinIn April 2019, a Cypriot taxi driver picked up a wealthy Moscow-based couple from Larnaca airport, where … [Read more...] about In Cyprus, the Golden Passports Scheme Shows Us How Capitalism and Corruption Go Hand in Hand
It’s Time To Re-Enter Reality And Formally Begin Biden’s Transition Process
From CommonDreamsWASHINGTON - Trump-appointed General Services Administration administrator, Emily W. Murphy is refusing to sign off on a key document needed to formally begin the transition process and to recognize Joe Biden as the winner of the election and president-elect. Murphy is the person tasked with officially affirming Biden has won the election on … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Re-Enter Reality And Formally Begin Biden’s Transition Process
'Naked Political Ploy': Outrage—and a Top DOJ Official Resigns—After Barr Memo Aims to Bolster Baseless Trump Fraud Allegations
From CommonDreamsU.S. Attorney General William Barr came under fire overnight after issuing a memo to federal prosecutors that critics warn aims to bolster President Donald Trump's continued baseless claims that rampant voter fraud—which doesn't factually exist—cost him reelection. "To do so when there is no such evidence—and when the president's clear strategy … [Read more...] about 'Naked Political Ploy': Outrage—and a Top DOJ Official Resigns—After Barr Memo Aims to Bolster Baseless Trump Fraud Allegations