49. Monopsony Capitalism: An Interview with Ashok Kumar
This week, Grace speaks to author and academic Ashok Kumar about how monopsony capitalism reshapes global value chains – and about how those changes affect worker power.
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Delivery Drivers Deserve Better
Throughout the pandemic, we have relied heavily on delivery drivers. Now we need to stop their abuse at the hands of companies raking in massive profits.
Afghanistan Does Not Need More War
If the horror of the last week has proved anything, it's that the invasion of Afghanistan was a mistake – and those who think more military intervention can fix it are living in a fantasy.
How The Taliban Took Afghanistan
The Taliban's victory in Afghanistan is just the latest failure for liberal interventionism – and demonstrates once again that democracy can’t be built at the point of a missile.
Britain Helped Destroy Afghanistan – Now We Must Help Their Refugees
Even before the Taliban takeover, 20 years of war in Afghanistan killed thousands and created millions of refugees – Britain has a responsibility to those it helped to displace.
The Gentrification Factory
A £186 million new venue, The Factory, is being touted as a hub for Manchester's arts scene – but it's also another example of 'regeneration' with little regard for local people.
The Four-Day Week Can Help Save the World
A four-day week with no loss of pay would have an environmental impact equal to taking the UK's entire private car fleet off the road – and make us happier and healthier, too.
How Gig Economy Corporations Are Circumventing Spain’s Labour Laws
This week, Spain's 'rider law' came into force, requiring food delivery companies to recognise riders as workers – but big businesses are already finding ways to flout it in the interests of profit.
How Austerity Helped to Ignite Greece’s Historic Wildfires
Years of cuts to Greek fire services have fuelled one of Europe’s worst natural disasters – and unless we invest in public services to fight climate change, it will become a familiar story.
Rent Controls Are Not a Fantasy
With 445,000 tenants in arrears, it's clear the landlord class is out of control. But rent controls can rein in their exploitation – and the movement backing the measure is growing.
The Overlooked Art of Greta Knutson
Modernist painter, poet and sculptor Greta Knutson was for too long overshadowed by a famous husband – but today her work shows a thoughtfulness rare both then and now.
48. Post-Extractivist Green Transitions: An Interview with Thea Riofrancos
This week, Grace speaks to author and political scientist Thea Riofrancos about the IPCC report, the limits of green capitalism, and how the Left can chart a path to decarbonisation.