political economy

Trading people for processors: AI layoffs reveal the logic of capitalism

April 16, 2026 By C.J. Atkins

Corporations are throwing away workers to protect profit margins and fund massive investments in AI infrastructure.

Grindr’s Wall Street hookup: How capitalism is killing gay sex

February 20, 2026 By C.J. Atkins

Users say the cruising app’s appeal started to deflate when it joined the New York Stock Exchange.

Can the Cuban revolution survive?

February 9, 2026 By Cameron Harrison And C.J. Atkins

As Trump’s oil blockade chokes the economy, the Communist Party lays out plans for energy self-sufficiency and market reforms.

Laos scores fresh advances in drive for socialism

February 9, 2026 By Duncan McFarland And Michael Christopher

The 12th party congress took stock of the country’s rapid growth and set plans reaching out to 2055.

Trump: U.S. taxpayers will ‘reimburse’ corporations’ costs of stealing Venezuelan oil

January 6, 2026 By C.J. Atkins

After tipping off oil execs in advance of Maduro’s kidnapping, the president now tells them the American people will pay any costs they incur while taking Venezuela’s resources.