Articles > July 2010
July 2010
Venezuela Should Follow Argentina's Example on Gay Rights
Original source: Venezuelanalysis.com Argentina made history yesterday morning [July 15] after a vociferously debated proposal permitting same sex marriage passed the country’s Senate by a vote of 33-27.
Wall Street Reform Passes Against Wall Street Lobbying Blockade
After a year of intense protest and struggles on one side, and bank lobbying on the other side, Congress passed Wall Street Reform, securing the second major piece of reform legislation on President Obama’s agenda.
Engels on the Subject Matter and Method of Political Economy and the Coming Revolution
What is the subject matter and method of political economy according to Engels? First, though, what is political economy? Today we tend to teach economics as a special discipline and political science as another separate subject.
Arne Duncan's $800 million fight
The total federal budget for 2010 came in at just a hair under $3.6 trillion.
Slouching Toward Bethlehem?
Its hard not to fall prey to apocalyptic thinking as one comprehends the combination of the recent unemployment reports, the Gulf Oil catastrophe, the blog wars between economists debating whether the future will bring a “slow recovery” (synonym for “no recovery that working families will be able to see or feel”) or “a double dip recession” (synonym for a pit whose trough cannot yet be discerned).
White House Promotes Recovery Act, Health Reform
In a bid to promote some of its major legislative accomplishments, the Obama administration this week highlighted some positive impacts of the economic recovery act and announced new rules created under the health reform law that will improve health insurance for tens of millions of Americans.
Pro Athletes Say No More "Drill, Baby, Drill"
What do a NASCAR driver, NFL stars, Olympic athletes and pro hockey players have in common with you? They care about the ongoing BP oil spill and the Gulf Coast communities that are hurting as a result.
The Politics of Avatar
Original source: The Guardian (Australia) Now that the dust has settled and Avatar has been released on DVD and the Gee-Whizz of 3-D has abated and most people have seen the film, it is time to take stock of the highest grossing movie of all time and assess its true political impact.
José Saramago: What He Did, Why He Matters
Editor's note: Be sure to read the PA interview with Jose Saramago.
Japan: What Lessons Can be Drawn From Greek Fiscal Crisis?
Original source: Akahata (Japan)
