The Fiscal Cliff – Austerity as Shared Sacrifice and the Specter of Imminent Doom

The United States economy stands on the edge of a so-called “fiscal cliff”, peering into a perilous chasm. The narrative of this “fiscal cliff” hangs over the nation as an omnipresent specter promising death and destruction on economic systems. The hype of impending spending cuts and lapsing tax breaks, part of a commitment following last … Continue reading →

All Tactics, No Strategy – Hedges Debates Crimethinc

It’s been over a year now since the birth of Occupy sparked many debates. Occupy pushed economic inequality into the mainstream discussion, even if only for a few months, forcing even right wing pundits to address and discuss the issue. It created an albeit small space to discuss race and racism and how economic justice … Continue reading →