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Death by charity: the dark side of decluttering

The death of a homeless woman in the slot of a clothing donation box serves up a harsh reminder: capitalism kills — and “charity” is one of its tools.

David Harvey’s Anti-Capitalist Chronicles: Ep.9

In his latest podcast, Prof. Harvey explores the geographical movement of capital over time and how it has shaped power relations.

Beware the soft hand of capital

Capitalism co-opts our best visions — through its soft hand, capital reforms its way out of crisis, putting forward more tolerable forms of exploitation.

Economic Update: Economics of Conflicted Mothers

Prof. Wolff draws lessons from the US government shutdown and discusses US teachers’ opposition to a declining capitalism imposing its costs on the people.

Error 404: digital party democracy not found

So-called “digital parties” are seeking to radically democratize party politics — but a new book points to serious flaws and dangerous pitfalls along the way.

Radio Hakaya —Tony Abood: The Mayor of Minyara

Tony Abood, mayor of a Christian village in Lebanon, represents a growing trend among politicians and public officials that want to send Syrian refugees back.

Resistance, Autonomy and Women’s Rights in Chiapas

Angelina Lopez Gomez is a potter from Chiapas. She shows her work and home, discusses her commitment to Indigenous traditions and how she learned her rights as a woman.

Resistance and Autonomy: A Story from Chiapas

Angelina Lopez Gomez is a potter from Chiapas. She shows her work and home, discusses her commitment to Indigenous traditions and how she learned her rights as a woman.

Out now: ‘Why Not Default?’ by ROAR editor Jerome Roos

New historical study shows how creditors came to wield unprecedented power over heavily indebted countries — and the dangers this poses to democracy.

Why we need a European Green New Deal

If socialism in one country was a pipe dream, so will be the idea of an ecological transition in one country. To make it work, the Green New Deal will have to be internationalized.