The New Dark Age

25 February, 2012 — The Real News Network

February 24

Greeks Look to the Left for Solutions
Costas Lapavitsas: The left is gaining in popular support but have so far failed to present a coherent program
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Hundreds Killed in Honduras Jail Fire Shows Post-Coup Impunity Guards fired at prisoners trying to escape, part of a militarization of security that does not hold police, soldiers or generals accountable for crimes and human rights violations Go to story | Go to homepage

“1,000 New York Vendors Against $1,000 Fines” Street vendors say 1k fines are impossible to pay and are driving them out of business Go to story | Go to homepag

February 23 On the Brink: Fiscal Austerity Threatens a Global Recession Dr. Heiner Flassbeck, Director, Division on Globalization and Development Strategies, UNCTAD: European austerity policies past the point of no return, driving global economy towards deep and lengthy recession Go to story | Go to homepage

Assad and the Sectarian Game in Syria Elaine Hagopian: Syrians are caught between horrors of Assad and sectarian forces with external support Go to story | Go to homepage

February 22 The Rise of Santorum Max Blumenthal: The radical right would be happy to destroy Romney and position Santorum for the future Go to story | Go to homepage

Teachers Risk Jobs to Blow Whistle on School Management Firm Teachers and parents speak out ahead of key vote on Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to turn more schools over to private management firm ahead Go to story | Go to homepage

February 21 Greece Has a Choice – Get Out the Euro Costas Lapavitsas: Breaking with neo-liberal economics imposed by German and European elite is the only real choice Go to story | Go to homepage

Why Didn’t Obama Deliver? Paul Jay is interviewed by Telesur about US politics and foreign policy Go to story | Go to homepage

Pt3 Why is Rocky Anderson Running for President? Rocky Anderson peaks about jobs and US foreign policy Go to story | Go to homepage

February 20 US General: “Iran a Rational Actor”, but is US one? Max Blumenthal: There is nothing “rational” about sanctions and GOP leaders call for war is certainly not Go to story | Go to homepag

News About Syria: Information or Propaganda? Sharmine Narwani: Many opposition leaders want end to militarization on both sides as GCC and US neo-cons call for arming opposition Go to story | Go to homepage

Socialism vs Capitalism in China Minqi Lee: Vice President Xi is expected to become President at a time when a serious debate has emerged in the Party Go to story | Go to homepage

Is Obama Getting Serious About Bank Fraud? Bill Black: Are Pres. Obama‘s new measures effective or window dressing? Go to story | Go to homepage