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Capitalism and the poor

Anja — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:53:50 +0000

In her book Where We Stand: Class Matters, bell hooks claims to show how class intertwines with race and gender to exacerbate the economic and psychological plight of the poor. Yet, it’s riddled with worn-out clichés, myths, unsubstantiated claims, and downright falsehoods. Before I launch into my criticisms, I want to point out that I [...]

Drug Prohibition is Immoral

Anja — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:46:40 +0000

Jacob Sullum reports on the Atlasphere that: The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that drug offenders account for about 25 percent of local jail inmates, 21 percent of state prisoners and 55 percent of federal prisoners. Since 1980 the number of drug offenders in state prisons has increased by 1,200 percent, more than four times the increase in violent offenders. ...

“Monopolies” on Charity

Anja — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:21:03 +0000

Bill Gates is facing another antitrust case, this time regarding his charitable foundation.