Yes, he actually said that – Gunther Oettinger, senior member of the European Commission. The “markets will teach Italians how to vote.” In other words, the blind, impersonal forces of global capitalist […]
“Markets will teach Italians how to vote…”
Israel and Gaza
Israel as the most extreme expression of the crisis of world capitalism
On Monday, May 14, we were treated to the scenes of tear gas, massive smoke, thousands protesting… and massive violence by the Israeli army, as some 60 Gazans were killed and over […]
The REAL Oakland: BBQing at Lake Merritt
Culture and politics mixed…
An extraordinary meeting on Syria
From the “Unrepentant Marxist” This is the perfect answer to those who see nothing but religious sectarianism in the uprising against Assad. Last night I attended a meeting on “From Syria to […]
Western Washington Carpenters vote contract down!
Congratulations to carpenters in Western Washington State. About a week ago, they rejected a contract proposal by about 2-1. This came after a “teleconference” in early May in which some 3,000 union […]
Revolution and Counter-revolution in Syria: a reply to R.L. Stephens
Note: We attempted to get this article, plus a shortened version of the same article, published on the DSA blog site as a reply to an article by R.L. Stephens, who is […]
Further exchange with Ironworkers
We have had a further exchange with officers of Ironworkers Local 86. Bob Korth, president and business agent of Local 86 writes: “John Reimann, You were removed as a member of your […]
Seattle Ironworkers: McClain responds
A week ago, Oaklandsocialist wrote an article on how Ironworkers Local 86 was supporting Amazon against the homeless in Seattle. We sent it to Chris McClain, business manager of Ironworkers Local 86. We […]
Trump pulls out of Iran deal: Will there be war?
There is more to Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal than meets the eye – in terms of the long term world relations, in terms of the world economy, and (what […]