Currently in the US, over 1.6 million Americans are incarcerated, and Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) is looking to expand that number. All over the world, companies like CCA buy or take over management of public prisons, promising to save taxpayers money by providing the competitive edge and innovation of the free market. In January, [...]
Monstro Monsanto
The agricultural giant Monsanto is probably best known for genetically modified seeds touted as a cure for world hunger. GMO produces much of the world’s seeds (including 80% of the American corn seeds and 90% of soybean seeds) and also manufactures indispensable items such as the pesticide Roundup, not to mention the (toxic) sweetener Aspartame, and its new (possibly more [...]
America’s Legislative Process: Manufactured Consent
America’s legislative process has been hijacked. We can reclaim control of our legislative process by understanding what has gone wrong and working to rectify it. What happened to aggregate the power into the hands of the few? Let’s start at the top. Under the Constitution, corporations are afforded the rights of citizens. Corporations benefit from [...]
The Two Faces of the Libyan Revolution
A glance at any recent news coverage on Libya provides a sense of victory and pride for the newfound freedom of the Libyan population. All major news outlets reported the celebrations of the death of Muammar Gaddafi, the brutal dictator that oppressed Libya for years. Libyans can breathe a sigh of relief and can finally…wait, [...]
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