Noam Chomsky: Identity, Power, and the Left: The Future of Progressive Politics in America
Putin says Syria's Assad is open to working with some rebels | Reuters
South African students are protesting fee increases by shutting down universities | Quartz
Proxy wars have always been complex, but the Syrian conflict has moved into a world of its own | Citizens' Press
The rebels fighting the Assad government in Syria have relied on USA made weapons given to them by various Gulf-Arab monarchical states: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Digital Democracy Disallowed Under Trans Pacific Partnership | What's Left
In the past week, it has become widely recognized that the Trans PacificPartnership (TPP) undermines democratic control over many parts of oureconomy.
Robert Fisk: Everyone wrote off the Syrian army. Take another look now | The Independent
What's Left 2015-10-11 Volume 31
All original content: Building a true Safe Harbour in a digital world, TPP and digital democracy, voting students and a book review and recommendation.
Trade deals break through as an election issue with TPP | What's Left
You know it has been a long campaign when the mainstream media is forced to talk about trade deals to have something new to say.
Banks ask for more regulation to save them from Uber-like services | What's Left
Banks are asking for regulators to save them from new technologies that might undermine their profitable business models.