The notion of class is usually associated with England. The term is rarely applied to the U.S., where traditional lore has one big middle class with a few rich and poor on either end. Well, that conventional formula is dramatically changing. Powerful interests are waging a relentless class war that is eroding the middle class. […]

2 CDs The signing of the Declaration of Principles between Israel and the PLO in September 1993 was celebrated with great fanfare. At last, long-time adversaries were settling their differences. The U.S.-sponsored peace process was a success. A lot has happened since that White House ceremony. The participants received Nobel Peace Prizes. Arafat sits on […]

The outline of the global economy is dramatically emerging. Capital is more fluid and unregulated than in any time in history. The so-called economic recovery is the most uneven since the end of WWII. Growth rates are moderate, while most new jobs are low-paying and temporary. According to Fortune magazine, the disparity between corporate profits […]