Paul’s Articles
A listing of original articles by Paul Street, also published in other sites as noted.
Has the Ruling Class Finally Had Enough of Trump?
Truthdig, January 11, 2019 As the United States lurches toward its 2020 presidential election cycle, it is useful to revisit the central tension of Donald Trump’s presidency. I’m speaking, of course, about his phony populism [...]
Bordering on Fascism: Scholars Reflect on Dangerous Times
Counterpunch, January 11, 2019 My fellow U.S.-Americans, we stand at a moment of no small peril. Yes, the whole stunt is built on a fetid pile of falsehoods. The level of bullshit emanating from Trump’s [...]
Trump Can Relate … and So Can MSNBC’s Stephanie Rhule
Counterpunch, January 8, 2019 It’s always interesting when members of the ruling-class reveal their cluelessness about the lives of ordinary working people. Sometimes it can cost them dearly in the political realm. The late George [...]
“If Bernie Runs?” Wrong Question
Counterpunch, January 4, 2019 Remembering Bernie Sanders at Prairie Lights In late 2014 Bernie Sanders came out to Iowa City to speak before a large and enthusiastic crowd at that university town’s venerable independent Prairie [...]