colonialism

W.E.B. Du Bois exposed capitalist and colonialist roots of white supremacy

February 21, 2020 By Joel Wendland-Liu

He offered a narrative of humanity that rejects Eurocentric notions of narrow universalism and inevitability that justified the status quo.

‘Bolivia does not exist’: Neocolonial rule reasserted by racist ‘General’s Coup’

November 15, 2019 By Vijay Prashad

Better to let the Generals do the dirty work, while the U.S. embassy remains unblemished and the aims of international capital are eventually met.

Violent riots force Chinese and foreign students to flee Hong Kong

November 13, 2019 By Associated Press

After protesters set a man on fire for saying, the government said Hong Kong is “slipping into the abyss of terrorism.”

Congressional bill on Hong Kong lays bare U.S.’ colonial ambitions

November 4, 2019 By Ian Goodrum

As Iran, Chile, Honduras, Haiti, Venezuela, and countless other countries have learned, U.S. dedication to “democracy” only lasts as long as you’re willing to do its bidding.

Colonial heritage, socialist future? The complex history behind Hong Kong protests

September 5, 2019 By John Bachtell

The causes of the protests are complex, involving democratic rights, national identity, massive class inequality, and a clash between China's socialist system and the legacy of British colonialism.