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Capitalism and unemployment

October 17, 2011 By Art Perlo

Mass unemployment has been a feature of capitalism since it emerged as the dominant social system in 17th century England and spread throughout the world.

Occupy Wall Street protest spreads across the nation

October 4, 2011 By John Wojcik

Angry about Wall Street greed and rejecting lawmakers they say have been purchased by big corporations, the Occupy Wall Street movement is spreading rapidly across the nation.

Struggles sharpen in Cyprus

September 26, 2011 By Gary Bono

Recent events in Cyprus, occurring in the context of the global capitalist crisis, have led to a sharpening of the class struggle in this small island nation.

Trans-Pacific Trade Pact called new NAFTA

September 2, 2011 By John Bachtell

Warning of a new "NAFTA for the Pacific Rim," labor is demanding a new deal being negotiated for the Pacific region include protections for workers rights, health care and the environment.

Socialist U.S.? Science says it can happen

July 29, 2011 By Thomas Riggins

A tiny minority can, by sticking to its principles, get the vast majority to come around to its way of thinking.