The Social Delusion
A new Netflix movie, ‘The Social Dilemma,’ seeks to pin the world’s political problems on social media – but growing polarisation is a product of capitalism’s deep inequalities, not Facebook and Twitter.
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Miriam Pensack
Miriam Pensack is a writer, editor, and doctoral candidate in Latin American history at New York University.
7. Liberation and Domination: An Interview with Cornel West
In this episode of A World to Win, Grace speaks to philosopher and activist Cornel West about American politics today – from Black Lives Matter to the Trump presidency and the challenges facing the Left.
What Should the Left Think About Tax?
Recent years have seen a growth in the idea that increasing taxes on the wealthy shouldn’t be a priority for the Left – but if we want the world’s resources put to better use, we need to rein in the rich.
Naomi Klein: “We Have to Rebuild From the Wreckage of Neoliberalism”
Author and activist Naomi Klein discusses her life on the Left, the urgency of the climate crisis and how Covid-19 is exposing the limits of neoliberalism – and creating opportunities to organise against it.
Labour Must Not Turn Its Back on Drug Reform
Under the Blair government, Labour led the way on the War on Drugs. Now, with clear evidence of its devastating impact on working-class and minority communities, the party must take seriously the demands for reform.
The Disappearing Party
With the objective of a mass membership party now abandoned, Labour is returning to its recent past as a Westminster political machine – but members can still have influence, if they organise.
Remembering the Battle of Holbeck Moor
On this day in 1936, Blackshirts led by Oswald Mosley organised a rally in Leeds to intimidate the city’s Jewish population – and were driven back by 30,000 anti-fascists to the tune of The Red Flag.
Tory Policies Are Sabotaging the Welsh Government’s Covid-19 Efforts
The Labour government in Wales is trying to respond progressively to the Covid-19 economic fallout – but its efforts are hindered by Westminster’s failings. It needs the UK Labour Party to lead a stronger fightback.
How Migrant Workers Have Been Abandoned During Covid-19
Migrant workers with ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ have been excluded from the social safety net throughout Covid-19 – forcing them to work in dangerous conditions and for unscrupulous bosses.
Where Starmer’s Speech Got it Right – and Wrong
Labour’s new leadership team is right that the party needs a more coherent message – but by sidelining policy and a socialist vision, they risk leaving Labour looking like it’s fighting for nothing.
Covid-19 Is Causing a Global Jobs Crisis
A new report from the UN suggests that as many as half a billion jobs could be at risk worldwide from Covid-19. Only ambitious economic policies can meet the scale of the crisis.
Labour Disconnected
This week’s Labour conference speech was the clearest indication yet of Keir Starmer’s intention to retreat from socialist principles – and the radical transformation that this country desperately needs.
How Teachers Organised in a Pandemic
During the Covid-19 crisis, the National Education Union defeated the government over school reopenings and added 50,000 new members. We look at what trade unionists can learn from their organising.
Why I Opposed the Overseas Operations Bill
A war crime doesn’t stop being a war crime after five years. We should be holding our Armed Forces to the highest standards, not creating loopholes for atrocities – that’s why I voted against the Overseas Operations Bill.
Cuts and Outsourcing Are Destroying Our Councils – It’s Time to Fight Back
Years of funding cuts and a relentless drive to outsource have left councils across the country unable to serve their communities. It’s time for Labour to build a national campaign to fight back.
The Government Is Making it Easier to Get Away with War Crimes
The Overseas Operations Bill which goes before parliament today would make prosecutions for war crimes, including murder and torture, far more difficult. Its aim is clear: to place British soldiers above the law.
6. The New Shock Doctrine: A Conversation with Naomi Klein
On this week’s show, Grace Blakeley is joined by Naomi Klein to discuss US politics, the international Left and the case for a Green New Deal to prevent climate chaos.
What a Right to Housing Really Means
Everyone in society has a right to security of tenure – a decent and affordable place to live – regardless of their wealth or status, but the only way to make that happen is to organise for it.
Five Demands Trade Unions and Labour Should Take to the Government
From supporting full-wage sick pay to calling for union access and protections for workplace whistleblowers, there are many ways the Labour Party could strengthen their deal for workers during this pandemic.
Italy’s Quick Fix
In Italy, a constitutional referendum promises to solve the country’s democratic crisis by cutting the number of politicians – but easy solutions to structural problems will feed rather than resolve popular frustrations.