John Feffer: The Black Death Killed Feudalism. What Does COVID-19 Mean for Capitalism?
How will the coronavirus transform the relationship between state and market? A look at oil, food, and finance.
May 11, 2020 · 8 Comments
F. Douglas Stephenson: Some Medieval Towns Handled Plagues Better Than Trump’s Unequal, Rundown America
Even by historical standards, the U.S. president is an abysmal failure.
April 27, 2020 · 1 Comment
Kathryn McKinley: How the rich reacted to the bubonic plague has eerie similarities to today’s pandemic
The coronavirus can infect anyone, but recent reporting has shown your socioeconomic status can play a big role, with a combination of job security, access to health care and mobility … Continue reading
April 17, 2020 · Leave a comment
