Today in history: Russell-Einstein manifesto for peace
The manifesto urged nations to find peaceful ways to settle differences and to renounce the use of nuclear weapons, which only promised "universal death."
Puerto Rico petition for bankruptcy struck down by Appeals Court
Puerto Rico is unable to pay back its $72 billion dollar deficit and announced that the island's economy is on the verge of collapse.
What the Greek “no” vote means for American workers
All the workers of the world, I hope, hear the Greek voice, as in ages past they did. Solidarity. Its time is now.
Today in history: Jan Hus burned at the stake 600 years ago
In 1415, Czech religious reformer Jan Hus, condemned as a heretic against the doctrines of the Catholic Church, was burned at the stake.
Greeks kick bankers and austerity politicians in the teeth
This courageous vote hit usually smug politicians and bankers so hard you could almost hear their teeth rattle.
Greece on the brink as default passes
Since 2010, Greece has accepted harsh austerity requirements imposed by the Troika, in exchange for further loans to keep the government and economy afloat.
