The New Dark Age

22 February 2014 — The Real News Network

Venezuela Protests Reveal Rivalry in Opposition Leadership
Gregory Wilpert: High inflation and shortages trigger a protest movement that splits opposition camp
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February 21

Will $10 Minimum Wage Get All Working Americans Out of Poverty?
The Real News does the math with a single mother, who works for McDonalds, to find out if a potential wage increase will keep up with her cost of living
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Documents Reveal NSA and GCHQ Efforts to Destroy Assange And Track Wikileaks Supporters
Michael Ratner: Documents show the US engaged in major attacks against journalists, publishers, and whistleblowers, as a UK court upholds the legality of David Miranda’s detention at Heathrow airport
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The Connection Between the Drug War In Mexico and Neoliberal Policies
Jeff Faux and John Ackerman say that neoliberal policies have created out- of-control violence and a humanitarian crisis in Mexico

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‘Tres Amigos’ Mexico Summit Advancing Neoliberal Reforms
John Ackerman and Jeff Faux discuss how the meeting between the heads of Canada, Mexico and the United States will advance policies that increase inequality and fuel drug-related violence in Mexico
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Venezuelan Opposition Divided On Question of Regime Change
Steve Ellner: As both sides continue to mobilize supporters, class divisions within Caracas will limit the opposition’s ability to oust the Maduro regime
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Why Is The 2008 Crisis Taking So Long To Resolve?
Economist Yilmaz Akyuz on how excessive reliance on the US Federal Reserve created more problems than it has solved
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Ukraine’s Political Violence Spurred by Cultural Divide
Nicolai Petro: Violence persists between opposition and security forces, as opponents use culture to divide strongly nationalistic Ukrainian groups and factions identifying with Russia
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Israeli Gov’t Forms Strategy to Fight Boycott
Israeli government allocates millions to launch a campaign of PR and intelligence-gathering on those supporting boycott
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Speculators Are Buying Up Vacant Properties With Mixed Results For Cities
Bill Black: As private equity and investment firms purchase vacant properties, it’s leading to the restoration of homes and a decline in vacancy, but also causing a decline in tax revenue in some cities
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The Movement is in Silos – Medea Benjamin on Reality Asserts Itself (4/4)
Ms. Benjamin tells Paul Jay that when it comes to integrating foreign policy issues in broad united fronts, Democratic Party allied unions try to block it
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Jordan Davis Verdict Highlights Need for “Race-Conscious Solution” To U.S. Racism
Dayvon Love and Brendan Fischer say that ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws help rationalize violence against people of color by legitimizing fear of black men
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UAW Effort to Organize Tennessee VW Plant “Fatally Flawed” From The Outset
Former autoworker organizer Frank Hammer analyzes the missteps of the unionization campaign at the Tennessee Volkswagen plant and the role of anti-union politicians and groups
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Karzai Justified In Refusal of Bilateral Security Agreement
Larry Wilkerson: Afghan President Hamid Karzai is justified in his refusal to accept the terms of the bilateral security agreement, which would keep ten bases under US control and grant troops immunity
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Obama Sucked the Steam Out of the Anti-War Movement – Medea Benjamin on Reality Asserts Itself (3/4)
Ms. Benjamin talks with Paul Jay about the founding of Code Pink and the need for a movement independent of the Democratic Party
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February 17

Inequality is Declining in Latin American and Sub-Saharan Countries
Policy measures and increased Chinese demand for minerals have respectively led to a narrowing of inequality in Latin America and sub- Saharan Africa, while inequality has risen in the former Soviet countries and Asia
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Saudi Arabia and Israel Linked in Opposition to Democratic Revolutions Throughout the Middle East (3/3)
Hamid Dabashi: The Iranian nuclear program is a distraction from the larger issues which face P5+1 nations and Iran, as well as the anti-democratic interests of Saudi Arabia and Israel in the region
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An Apology From Fidel – Medea Benjamin on Reality Asserts Itself (2/4)
Ms. Benjamin tells Paul Jay about her love/hate relationship with Cuba
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February 16

I Was Born a Rebel – Code Pink Co-Founder Medea Benjamin on Reality Asserts Itself (1/4)
Ms. Benjamin tells Paul Jay her story, from suburban Long Island to a life of activism
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Economics of the 1%: Devastating Democracy for the 99% – John Weeks (3/3)
John Weeks: Neo-liberal economics has concentrated tremendous political power in the hands of corporations and the elite and has had serious ramifications for democracy
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US Drones Reaping Death by Sim Card
Michael Ratner: Eliminating Targets Based on NSA spying but not verified by human intelligence demonstrates Obama’s false promise of oversight
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