David Schwartzman

Jan 22, 2025 | tandfonline.com | David Schwartzman

Advanced search Capitalism Nature Socialism Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/10455752.2025.2450211?needAccess=true ABSTRACT I am again accused of promoting an ecomodernist perspective, but it is based on the false assumption that I support an ecomodernist “Green Growth” transition to a global wind/solar power infrastructure replacing the present one which is...

Dec 13, 2024 | counterpunch.org | David Schwartzman

We are told by the mainstream media as well as Israeli sources that October 7 came as a complete surprise to Netanyahu and that he underestimated Hamas’ military capability and had no indication that Hamas had constructed a massive tunnel system in preparation for their attack.  As a challenge to this account, as a follow up to the article by M. Shahid Alam (1), I add the following documentation which strengthens the case for a trap.

Aug 2, 2024 | counterpunch.org | David Schwartzman

My perspective is informed by this strategic analysis from Jerry Harris, the scholar of transnational capital:“The neo-fascist bloc seeks stability through repression, and creating a mass base through religious fundamentalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy. The neo-Keynesian bloc seeks stability and renewed political legitimacy through neo-Keynesian reformism, and economic expansion through the green modernization of the means of production.

Jun 24, 2024 | peoplesworld.org | David Schwartzman

Since its founding in 1954 on the initiative of Phil Graham, co-owner and publisher of the Washington Post, an outfit called the Federal City Council (FCC) has been a political heavyweight when it comes to influence over the D.C. government, especially on matters of economic development, urban planning and taxes. Its members include some of the wealthiest businesspeople in town and markets itself as the “key business voice” in the capital.

May 21, 2024 | peoplesworld.org | David Schwartzman

WASHINGTON—D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says her FY2025 austerity budget is a case of “shared sacrifice” but critics say she is once again preparing to balance the budget on the backs of D.C.’s Black and brown working class, continuing the long-standing neoliberal trickle-down policies of the last three decades.