capitalism – Page 148 – People's World

Is the welfare state sustainable?

July 28, 2011 By Sam Webb

David Brooks, the New York Times columnist, recently opined, "The current welfare state is simply unsustainable and anybody who is serious, on left or right, has to have a new vision of the social contract."

Debt-ceiling struggle: time to look deeper

July 26, 2011 By John Case

Even if a deal is struck at the last minute, or if President Obama raises the debt ceiling on his own, this controversy reveals a system in serious need of repair.

Italy: Barbarians at the gates

July 13, 2011 By Conn Hallinan

There are signs that the Italian economy is running off the rails, but the signs are subtle. Lots of locked houses and long grass, for instance.

Europe and U.S. have same problem: capitalism

July 8, 2011 By Sam Webb

Major sections of capital believe the debt crisis gives them a golden opportunity to completely shift the costs of the "reproduction of labor power" to working people and break their fighting spirit.

Will capitalism survive the zombies?

June 13, 2011 By Blake Skylar

On June 8, people in zombie attire showed up at a Special Olympics event in Madison, Wis. in order to protest an appearance by Gov. Scott Walker, said the Zombie Rights Campaign. They held a calm...