Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Marx and Nature: Why a Socialist Transformation Cannot Ignore the Transformation of Human Relations with Nature

John Bellamy Foster debunks the misconception that socialism and Marx’s materialism had no role in the development of ecological analysis

Links 7/28/2026

Iran War: Despite Serious Damage to Saudi Oil Infrastructure and No Settlement in Sight, Oil Prices Drop; Netanyahu to Talk War with Trump

Today’s Iran war news: The press and investors weirdly ignore serious damage to Saudi oil assets and instead trust the negotiations fairy.

Why Is Javier Milei Trying to Sabotage Argentina’s Relations With Its Biggest Trade Partner, Brazil?

“Today is a terrible day for Argentina’s foreign policy.”

Social Security and the Vanishing Paycheck

Social Security runs on the paycheck. But a growing share of American wealth now comes from profits, assets, and ownership.

Coffee Break: Dem Establishment Resorts to Racial Divide & Conquer in Michigan

Having destroyed Graham Platner’s candidacy in Maine, the AIPAC-funded Democratic establishment has turned its full attentions to Michigan where it hopes to use Black voters to stop anti-war candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed.

The AI Race With China Is a Lie Told by Big Tech to Justify the Data Center Invasion

Why do we need hyperscale data centers to “beat China”?

Links 7/27/2026

Iran War: Trump Dithers as Strait of Hormuz Damage Compounds; Ansar Allah-Saudi Conflict Spirals, Adding to Economic Harm; Iran Threatens Retaliation Against Ukraine

Today’s Iran war news: The US-Iran strikes remain on hold for a second day. But Netanyahu and other Lindsey Graham fans are in DC this week.

As New Era of Global Conflict Rages, Climate Change Turns the Prizes to Dust 

In the race to control chokepoints and other valuable terrain, global warming will emerge the ultimate winner. 

Michael Hudson: The U.S. Plan to Revive Geoeconomic Dominance

How Trump has been trying to use military muscle to reassert US geopolitical and economic dominance.

Links 7/26/2026

The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Cwal AKA At Full Gallop (1996) Run Time: 1H 44M Plus Bonuses!

Cwal is a movie about horses, life, and living on one’s own terms.

How Anti-Worker Lawmakers Are Trying to Muzzle Voters

Unions rightly criticize GOP policies but what do they have to say about their own failed leadership and that of the Democrats with which they have bound themselves. 

Links 7/25/2026