why south africa needs democratic socialism

Any future left project needs to begin with the premise that 1994 marked a victory for democracy and progressive forces, something that should be built upon rather than rejected or dismissed. (1994 may have been a negotiated settlement, but it was a victory compared to the alternative of civil war.)..

the racist history of zoning laws

It was only the beginning. . Progressives introduced the ideas of scientific management to government in the 19th century and applied that to land-use planning, an idea they borrowed from Europe. ..

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TEHRAN - Oil prices jumped at the beginning of the week after indications emerged from Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries that the body may maintain production cuts until the end of 2019... ..

government bailouts by another name

By labor unions and multiple employers within the industry, What U.S would offer these insolvent multiemployer pension plans, being run jointly, is unlimited upfront cash they can use to keep pension benefits flowing out to retired union members without addressing any of the mismanagement that put them in..

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