Violence only begets more violence, so let’s move forward and work on solutions that involve creating a world that is not just sustainable but also that regenerates devastated environments, offers all people dignity, and supports life in its many various forms.
Capitalism and Big Business articles on Democracy Chronicles
This capitalism section features news on how the world's preeminent economic system and the big business interests behind it relate to democracy, particularly free and fair elections. Other systems are also covered at Democracy Chronicles. See our articles on Anarchism, Libertarianism, and Socialism.
Compassion is Fashion: Animal Rights Action Outside Macy’s
Our beautiful planet with limited resources that need replenishing and care to be maintained is up against the addiction and lust for never ending fake money and power, things like compassion, caring, nurturing and peace don’t stand a chance.
A Gallery of Anti-Oil Street Art From Buenos Aires
Today, Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires is awash in anti-oil street art of the highest quality
Protests Bash the 6th Annual Brooklyn Real Estate Summit
Many neighborhoods are being torn apart by skyrocketing rents and terrorized by police brutality. Low-to-middle income New Yorkers are being priced out or displaced by gentrification while the city is being made over into a playground for the super “rich”.
Greek Debt Crisis Still Affecting the EU
As the continent struggles to deal with the migration crisis, the Greek debt crisis is still a major issue affecting the EU as lenders start to press reform
Corporate Power and Empire
King repeatedly identified the “giant triplets:” racism, materialism/exploitation/poverty and militarism. This post suggests a slight revision of two of the triplets I believe still in keeping with King’s vision.
Explaining Stock Market Underperformance in Election Years
In the last century, open election years show a worrying pattern of stock market underperformance
Neighbor to Neighbor – a Post 9/11 World
What have we experienced since September 11, 2001? Is our world better, more just, and more unified? Do we have more freedom and equality? Do impoverished people around the planet have greater access to basic necessities?
Contrasting Definition of Libertarianism and Brutalism
Interview with Jeffrey Tucker explores the definition of Libertarianism today in American politics
Timeless Wisdom from the Indigenous Amazon People
Our international group learned from the Indigenous people there about creating a human presence on this planet that will foster environmentally sustainable, socially just, and emotionally and spiritually fulfilling lifestyles, communities, and nations