Author: Richard Eskow

Capitalism’s Private Spy Force At Standing Rock – The Zero Hour

Capitalism’s Private Spy Force At Standing Rock – The Zero Hour

Posted by | Jun 7, 2017 | , , , |

Many people around the country supported the demonstrators at Standing Rock in opposition to the pipeline being built on their land. We’ve now learned of the use of counterterrorism tactics against those protestors. Richard Eskow, host of The Zero Hour, is joined by Incercept journalist Alice Speri to talk about the international security firm known as TigerSwan and their targeting of protestors. Read the full story here: LEAKED DOCUMENTS REVEAL COUNTERTERRORISM TACTICS USED AT STANDING ROCK TO “DEFEAT PIPELINE...

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Here’s A Tip: Raise The Sub-Minimum Wage! – The Zero Hour

Here’s A Tip: Raise The Sub-Minimum Wage! – The Zero Hour

Posted by | Jun 6, 2017 | , , , |

There’s been a lot of discussion over the years about raising the minimum wage in this country. However, there is also a number of workers who don’t eve make the minimum wage, but paid a sub-minimum wage, such as tip workers. Richard Eskow, host of The Zero Hour, is joined by Ben Spielberg from the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities to talk about raising the minimum...

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The People’s Summit: Organizing For Justice – The Zero Hour

The People’s Summit: Organizing For Justice – The Zero Hour

Posted by | Jun 4, 2017 | , , , |

There is a gathering coming up in Chicago of the forces that have been changing politics for the better for the past couple of years. Winnie Wong, Co-founder of the organization People For Bernie joins Richard Eskow to talks about the upcoming “People Summit,” a gathering of activist and organizers. Learn more about the People’s Summit here:...

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