ROAR Magazine's Blog, page 64

The racist roots of transgender exclusion

Trans exclusivity draws upon a long history of scientific racism and white women’s tears — and it’s being absorbed by the liberal mainstream.

Economic Update: Libertarianism, Capitalism & Socialism

The libertarian tradition in the US has moved far away from its continental socialist roots. In this episode, Prof. Wolff seeks to bring the two together again.

Laura Flanders Show: Self-Determination and Resistance

“Liberty can mean many things, not just, for example, the freedom to earn a meager wage.” — Dr. Priyamvada Gopal

The popular assemblies at the heart of the Chilean uprising

Chile has a long history of radical neighborhood organizing — a tradition that is now put at the service of drafting a new constitution for a country in turmoil.

Laura Flanders Show: Stopping Gender-Based Violence

In her first appearance since fleeing Brazil, women’s rights advocate Debora Diniz joins fellow activists and philanthropists to discuss what works and what doesn’t in stopping violence against women and girls.

David Harvey’s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles: Ep.28

In this second and final part, Prof. Harvey continues his conversation with Prof. Cindi Katz about social reproduction and its relation and significance to capitalism’s success.

A Blueprint for Europe’s Just Transition

Green New Deal for Europe is launching a comprehensive policy vision to decarbonize the EU by 2030 and deliver environmental justice around the world.

The medical volunteers on Rojava’s frontlines

As Turkish bombs continue to drop on Rojava, local medical facilities are struggling to keep up, despite an influx of foreign medical volunteers.

The civil resistance campaign in Northern Ireland

In early 1970s Northern Ireland, mass civil resistance played a crucial role in the fall of the Stormont assembly — despite the IRA laying sole claim to the victory.

boriswave: Johnson released from truth, sincerity and criticism?

Ahead of the general elections, the Conservative Party released “boriswave,” a video that marks the meeting point of post-truth and post-irony.