Playing tug-of-war in world politics can make everyone lose

By Victor Grossman

Tug-of-war is an innocent sport but in world politics, it’s a dangerous game, especially if played like some of the Vikings did – across a fiery pit awaiting the losers.

“A People’s Impeachment”: Protests reportedly force Puerto Rico governor’s resignation

By Carol Ramos Widom

The people are fed up with economic austerity, disrespect, misogyny, and injustice; they are led by militant unions and an organized working class.

Fearing Chinese competition, U.S. government will never break up big tech

By Julianne Tveten

In recent months, reports have been swirling that U.S. monopolies Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook—so-called “Big Tech”—may soon be broken up. Silicon Valley is an indispensable asset for the U.S. government and its imperial ambitions.

Mueller: U.S. at risk for foreign electoral interference; Trump untruthful

By Mark Gruenberg

The U.S. is at high risk of foreign manipulation of next year’s election, just like what happened in 2016, and not just from the Russians, either, the top expert on that year’s interference says.