Chris Hedges: Harvard Feeds the Plutocracy
The Truthdig columnist speaks at Occupy Harvard about the school's role in the economic collapse. Long before he was a steadfast critic of the 1 percent, Hedges attended Harvard Divinity School.The Truthdig columnist speaks at Occupy Harvard about the school’s role in the economic collapse. Long before he was a steadfast critic of the 1 percent, Hedges attended Harvard Divinity School.
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