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Capitalism
“Parasite” Reaches Toward a Classless Future We Haven’t Fully Imagined
The film exposes the cruelty of capitalism and urges us to keep imagining new futures.
Thanksgiving Is Dedicated to Erasing the Ruthlessness of English Settlers
Settler colonialism is based not on giving thanks but on the taking of Native life and land.
Humans Aren’t Inherently Destroying the Planet — Capitalism Is
A new book dubs our current geological era the “Capitalocene.”
World Scientists Call for Global System Change to Address Climate Emergency
Without transformative changes to save the biosphere, there will be untold suffering, scientists warn.
Elizabeth Warren on Environmental Justice, Capitalism and Billionaires
Warren discusses the climate crisis, public health, shutting down pipelines, capitalism and more.
Thousands Could Be Kicked Out of Privatized Affordable Housing in Los Angeles
Tenants are fighting back against privatized affordable housing and against concepts of capitalist land ownership.
We Are the Zombies of Our Capitalist Apocalypse
In the horror show of late capitalism, our unfettered consumption has made us the zombies. But we don't have to be.
John Taylor Gatto Challenged the Ideas Inherent in US Mass Schooling
Gatto envisioned an education system that placed freedom and justice above technology and efficiency.
The Federal Reserve Was Set Up to Provide Capital to Largest Wall Street Banks
The Fed has paid Wall Street banks to effectively purchase the government's debt.
No Matter Who’s Elected, We Must Keep Demanding More
Democrats are advocating for more progressive priorities -- thanks to grassroots activists.