The End of Retirement? Social insecurity increases

Crosspost with http://www.socialistproject.ca/bullet/248.php#continue The   B u l l e t • Socialist Project • E-Bulletin No. 248 • August 13, 2009 After decades of steady assault on working class gains, the corporate class is winning in North America, and its model of “pauperization” is pushing across continents. By Sam Gindin The attack on private [...]

ITALY, ITALIANS AND SILVIO BERLUSCONI— A CASE OF ANYTHING FOR POWER

By Gaither Stewart The name Forza Italia chosen by Berlusconi for his party blends sports metaphors with political triumphs to come. A masterful propaganda choice. “Rome is well worth a mass” HOW MUCH LAUGHTER AND TEARS, consternation and gnashing of teeth Silvio Berlusconi has provoked in Italy, Europe and the world since he entered politics [...]