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Mark Zuckerberg’s attempts to make inroads in China are both sad and hilarious Opinion
The Meta CEO’s awkward relationship with Beijing is hitting another wall
Jul 15, 2023 11:55
Occupy Wall Street had the potential 10 years ago to take activism to the next level. Instead, it may have crippled it forever Opinion
Occupy Wall Street was, for many activists, the point at which the masses came closest to shaking the foundations of power. But it also sowed seeds that have derailed subsequent movements, leaving the 1% more ensconced than ever.
Sep 17, 2021 11:36
YES-men! Western politicians, journalists & thought leaders queue up to launder image of Ukrainian oligarch Pinchuk at Kiev forum Opinion
One thing that Russia and Ukraine have in common is a rich tradition of irony. The kind of irony that, unfortunately for Kiev, can quickly turn what should be a reputation-boosting PR exercise into a bitter and self-defeating row.
Sep 16, 2021 14:12
What is the problem with most social media activism? It's ill-informed, changes nothing and oversimplifies complex issues Opinion
Following the chaos in Afghanistan, the hashtag activists of the world kicked into gear. They may genuinely care, but vapid posts about ‘togetherness’ bookended by bikini pics and brunch snaps aren't going to change anything.
Aug 22, 2021 07:53
‘America is back’? Back in the mire, maybe. What a laughable, hollow slogan Biden’s soundbite has proved to be… Opinion
Both Biden’s slogan and Trump’s ‘MAGA’ are built on insecurity and nostalgia, and a naive belief that the USA can return to a time when it was confident and strong. And both ignore the causes of the country’s long-term decline.
Aug 20, 2021 19:14
Caitlin Johnstone: The lie that a kinder, gentler US Empire is possible Opinion
The main rift among the American left wing is between people who seek an end to the imperialist murder machine, and people who just want the imperialist murder machine to give them healthcare.
Jun 11, 2021 18:03
People trust algorithms more than other human beings, study finds. Who do they think programs those computers? Opinion
No matter how many algorithmic ‘glitches’ and backdoors we find in our electronics, we can’t seem to put them down. Most of us would argue we need technology, but a growing subset trust it more than people. Why?
Apr 19, 2021 21:50
Biden wasn’t kidding when he said ‘nothing would fundamentally change’ under his presidency. Only the media spin is new Opinion
The only difference between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is the nature of their media coverage. The truth is there is scarcely any daylight between most of their policies, but pointing that out will soon be a capital thoughtcrime.
Mar 26, 2021 20:21
I’m not a conspiracy theorist, but how does a bloke in a Chewbacca bikini outwit the nation’s finest and storm the Capitol? Opinion
It’s hard to believe how the angry mob of Trump supporters managed to do what they did yesterday and the absence of police and security guards. Was this the deep state’s final humiliation of a president it hated?
Jan 7, 2021 18:28
The five lessons a post-Trump Republican party needs to learn from the president… and five things it would do well to ditch Opinion
A new poll suggests most Republicans want to continue on the path set out for them by Donald Trump. While many of the president’s policies are worth retaining, the GOP should also consider reining in some of his excesses.
Dec 30, 2020 14:58