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John Atcheson: The Influence of Liars and the Failure of Corporate Media

The press is no longer free. It is enslaved by capitalists who would rather make money than tell the truth.

December 16, 2019 · 1 Comment

John Atcheson: Why the US Elected a Despot and Why It’s Poised To Do It Again

The majority of Americans overwhelmingly back progressive policies, including the Green New Deal…

April 17, 2019 · 3 Comments

John Atcheson: A Tragedy in Three Parts — Corporations, Coups, and Crazies

The silent coup and the roots of corporate tyranny. Nearly 40 years ago, in his first inaugural address, Ronald Reagan said, “In this present crisis, government is not the solution … Continue reading

November 2, 2018 · Leave a comment

John Atcheson: No, The Founding Fathers Didn’t Give You a Right to Bear Arms

That Was a Result of Corporatism and Partisanship Posing as Jurisprudence. AR-15 rifles are displayed for sale at the Guntoberfest gun show in Oaks, Pennsylvania. (Joshua Roberts / Reuters) . For … Continue reading

March 6, 2018 · Leave a comment

John Atcheson: How the Deranged Took Over America

And why they may be here to stay. It’s not news to most people that the US is no longer a true Democracy.  Gilens and Page proved it in 2014, … Continue reading

October 22, 2017 · 3 Comments

John Atcheson: The Long Game For Progressives

Resistance, while necessary, is merely reactive.  Progressives need to start being proactive. Conservatives navigate using a polestar; Democrats steer by their hood ornament.  As a result, conservatives set the agenda, … Continue reading

August 25, 2017 · 3 Comments

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