Supporters of the Iraq War dominate the UK's public institutions, despite its dismal failure. Why? Because it's the touchstone for adherence to the neo-liberal consensus and all its dogmas, writes Craig Murray, from TTIP to austerity and the corporate takeover of public services. But now, with the rise of Corbyn and the SNP, the deep state is finally facing a real challenge.
… War and for 'business-friendly' tolerance of corporatism, TTIP, multinational tax …
Corporate lobbyists and their tame politicians love to present GMOs as being humanitarian in purpose, writes Colin Todhunter - as if they exist only to feed the starving millions. But if that's the case, why are they silent on genocidal land grabs, agrochemical poisonings and the destruction of efficient, productive smallholder farming?
The devil in disguise: unmasking the 'humanitarian' GMO narrative Colin Todhunter | 18th May 2015 Comment GMOs Farming Corporations Politics India Mexico Argentina Trade oromo-protest-cut.jpg Where …
There's only one principle behind TTIP, CETA and other 'free trade' agreements, writes Conor J. Lynch. And no, it's not 'free trade' but 'corporate profit' - at the expense of consumers, taxpayers, environment, workers and democracy itself.
… contemporary free trade movement reveals the corporatism hiding quietly behind their facade …
The World Bank exists to fight poverty. So why does it promote a profit-driven model of agriculture that enriches corporations at the expense of the small farmers who provide most of the world's food, creating poverty by stealing their land and water, depleting resources and undermining sustainable livelihoods?
The battle for the future of farming - why is the World Bank on the wrong side? The Rules the Oakland Institute | 18th April 2015 Comment Farming Food Development Finance lawra-village-ghana-cut.jpg …