ROAR Magazine's Blog, page 79

Economic Update: Lawyers vs. The System

Prof. Wolff delivers updates on US students as share-croppers for investors, conservatives’ fake opposition to government intervention in the economy, and more.

For the love of winning: an open letter to Extinction Rebellion

An activist from the ZAD writes to Extinction Rebellion about victories and defeats, about winning and how it often is not what we thought it would be.

Toward Climate-Catalyzed Social Transformation?

Applying the work of Erik Olin Wright to emergent climate change movements helps us to understand current trajectories and possible pathways for transformation.

Gilets Jaunes aim to rebuild democracy from below

The second “Assembly of Assemblies” of the Yellow Vests showed both the importance and challenges of organizing a nation-wide direct democratic resistance movement.

“I am not innocent”: writings from a Greek prison

After spending five years behind bars as a political prisoner, Greek anarchist communist Tasos Theofilou reflects on life in prison and prison’s role in society.

Economic Update: Capitalism vs. Socialism

Prof. Wolff dives into the debate between capitalism and socialism, looking at how different definitions of these systems make honest discussions increasingly difficult.

The corporate roots of early 20th century American fascism

A new book looks at the origins of fascism in the US, resurrecting an old Marxian conception that centers on the fusion of big business with politics.

Learning from Portugal’s Carnation Revolution

The 1974-75 revolution began in Portugal’s African colonies and was lost in parliament, but for 19 months a true grass-roots democracy took hold of the country.

Subvertisers for London

This film looks at a group of activist subvertisers in London who aim to minimize the threat from advertising and the commercial culture that has spawned it.

Economic Update: The #MeToo Movement

In this week’s show, Prof. Wolff discusses the decline of world trade, NYC’s “congestion pricing plan,” the IMF’s comments on Trump’s trade war, and more.