How Capitalism Became a Threat to Democracy

What has happened is that capitalism has been changed drastically by technology. Milton Friedman’s vision of Capitalism and Freedom now seems out of touch with economic reality. Yet because many still cling to it, the policy reforms we need are being blocked. Without greater public mobilization to support them, the threat to democracy will continue to grow, in America and around the globe.

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Delhi Police Cancels the Day 3 proceedings of We20, Summit Vows to Protect People and Nature over Profits

In the early morning on Day 3 i.e. August 20, 2023 Delhi Police came marching with a written order which forced the closing down of the program. The event, held at Surjeet Bhawan faced hurdles on Day 2 with the Delhi police trying to interrupt the peaceful proceedings, but with peoples’ resistance and remarkable show of spirit, they backed out, and the program continued as scheduled. Under duress the Summit had to be curtailed.

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