Editorial
Sunday, 29 October 2017 11:41
In 1956 William H. Whyte published a book entitled The Organization Man. Basing his findings on a large number of interviews with CEOs of major American corporations, Whyte concluded that, within the context of modern organizational structure, American “rugged individualism” had given way to a “collectivist ethic.” Economic success and individual recognition was now pursued within an institutional structure - that is, by “serving the organization.”
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 10:22
It was in 1916, in the midst of World War I, that Britain and France (pitted against the Germans, Austrians and Ottoman Turks) made their infamous Sykes-Picot agreement. In grand imperial style, they used this agreement to divide up the Middle East between them. It was a daring move, considering that the war was at a stalemate and the two allies did not know if they were going to win the struggle.
Sunday, 08 October 2017 13:54
If you go to the Wikipedia page that gives a timeline of U.S. foreign military operations between 1775 and 2010, you are likely to come away in shock. It seems that ever since the founding of the country, the United States has been at war. It is as if Americans just could not (and still cannot) sit still, but had to (and still have to) force themselves on others through military action.
Wednesday, 27 September 2017 14:48
Natural disasters tend to bring the best in most people: their compassion as well as their humanity; while also unmasking the hardheartedness and greed in more than a few among us. We, in a geographic America with blurred identity borders, are these days experiencing times that will define us in a way we have never been defined before; not just in human terms but politically as well. Hurricane Maria delivered not only its fury on the Boricua-Americans and their beautiful tropical island, but also a clear message to the rest of us, Americans…
Tuesday, 19 September 2017 11:35
As we have it in today’s world, faith and reason are forced to cohabitate, procreating in their union sets of hetero-twins appropriately named Ignorance and Wisdom. Scientific consensus no matter if derived from rigorous objectivity can conveniently be cast aside, if and when it suits the needs of those who hold the reins of power.
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Affirming the Normative Imagination (up to a point!) |
| Richard Falk | |
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The Siamese Twins |
| Uri Avnery | |
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Trump, North Korea, and Iran |
| Sheldon Richman | |
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King Donald |
| Will Durst | |
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International Quds Day |
| Elias Akleh | |
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Pence’s Hypocritical Speech to the OAS |
| Jacob Hornberger | |
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The U.S. at War with Itself |
| Lawrence Davidson | |
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The U.S. and Israel are marching towards War with Iran |
| Ludwig Watzal | |
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