Category Archives: Political Economy

Nineteen families: poverty, inequality and who rules the roost in Israel

Posted on 20 May, 2008 by

Roni Ben Efrat illuminates inequality in today’s Israel in the current edition of Challenge Magazine (Issue 109). The following is an excerpt in which boldface emphasis is editorial: Zionists claim that Israel arose in order to provide the Jewish people … Continue reading →

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If I Were A Terrorist

Posted on 9 May, 2008 by

Wherein the menu for terrorist acts sounds a lot like the prescription for fascism. A James Pence video (1:25). H/T Miche.

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The Story of Stuff

Posted on 12 December, 2007 by

Annie Leonard’s simplified, straightforward 21 minute video on the true cost of our consumer products, The Story of Stuff (see dedicated website for a synopsis and more info). Once you get used to the “gee, like, you know” teen-like tone … Continue reading →

Posted in Consumerism, Corp-watch, Education, Political Economy, USA, Video | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Honouring the victims: Sonja Karkar on Sabra and Shatilla

Posted on 16 September, 2007 by

Sonja Karkar is an Australian Palestinian advocate and founder of the Melbourne-based Women for Palestine. Her pieces regularly appear in the Electronic Intifada, Z-Net, Counterpunch and local mailing lists. Another worthwhile read, I post this in honour of the memory … Continue reading →

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