Trade War

The United States depends on other countries for its military superiority, and that’s a good thing.

Driving an import: The Army’s ultrasafe MRAP vehicle, on patrol in Iraq, relies on manufacturers in four continents.

Since U.S. President Barack Obama has taken office, the debate between Read more

From NAFTA to the SPP

Here comes the Security and Prosperity Partnership, but—what security? whose prosperity?

Which is closer to your vision of North America?

Vision A: Three interdependent countries with vibrant social movements, respect for labor rights, and environmentally sustainable economies anchored in provision of social needs and respect for cultural autonomy?

Or Vision B: An unequal alliance dominated by the United States, complete with pumped up oil and gas production, increasing militarization, corporate transnational planning groups, and guest worker programs to ensure cheap, vulnerable labor?

If your answer is Vision A, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that [Read More...]

by Katherine Sciacchitano | www.dollarsandsense.org