marc1seed The unfinished democracy In theory, power in representative democracies comes from the people — in practice, it often amounts to elite rule with little or no input from citizens. It’s time to consider alternatives. Part 1 of 2. In a democracy, “we” are supposedly the sovereign power. So why doesn’t …
Capitalism is not what you think it is Grace Blakeley, June 2025 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/06/29/18877697.php The freedom of the free market has never been particularly great… Instead of living in the freedom promised by free markets, we live in a global world consisting of a few large corporations, financial institutions, states, and …
Letters to the editor on “I never want to hear the words ‘international law’ again” [These letters posted on June 27, 2025 are translated from the German on the Internet, https://www.nachdenkseiten.de/?p=135189.] Jens Berger points out in this commentary the “double standards in their most bizarre form” in dealing with international …
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/06/29/18877684.php Under international law, states are fundamentally obliged to treat each other peacefully. The legal basis for this can be found in the Charter of the United Nations (UN). UN members may not simply attack other UN members militarily. There is only one exception to this prohibition of force: the …
A different history of humanity David Graeber’s last work offers an interesting look at human history, which seems to have unfolded in a completely different way than is generally believed. The history of humanity usually follows a linear narrative. From small hordes of hunters and gatherers, human societies have inevitably …
“It’s about interests, not morality!” He is the only one who can protect Israel, says Benjamin Netanyahu. But isn’t he protecting himself above all else? The prime minister is on trial for corruption and abuse of office, and the domestic intelligence service is investigating him for breach of confidentiality. Netanyahu …
The foolish rulers by Heinz J.Bontrup, 6/16 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/06/27/18877626.php “Imagine what will happen when the war comes and no one goes” (Carl Sandburg). When will the peoples of the world finally rise up against the folly of their rulers? This question applies not only to totalitarian systems, but also to the …
The country that can do anything Israel is plunging into a war with Iran under flimsy pretexts, and its Western allies are guilty of complicity. “We condemn in the strongest possible terms Iran’s indiscriminate attack on Israeli territory.” This was the statement made by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul a few …
https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2025/06/26/18877592.php The humanitarian situation there is contrary to international law, with Israel refusing to allow aid supplies to enter for months. The current strike against Iran can be seen as an attempt to complete or at least advance a reorganization of the Middle East in Israel’s interests. The Israeli right-wing …
From hegemon to blackmailer. The aggressive tariff policy of the USA turns against its former allies. By Ernst Lohoff [This article posted on 6/14/2025 is translated from the German on the Internet, https://www.krisis.org/2025/vom-hegemon-zum-erpresser-die-aggressive-zollpolitik-der-usa-wendet-sich-gegen-bisherige-verbuendete/.] Originally published in Jungle World 2025/21 on May 22, 2025 The Western camp led by the US …