What's New: The Food Business

by Esther Vivas | May 20, 2013

The current food and agricultural system, which is criticized for being "generator of hunger in a world of abundance" because of the monopolies, speculation, globalization and privatization policies of the past decades. Reporting its effects on climate change, loss of agricultural diversity, the use of GMOs, the oil-dependence and lack of people's food sovereignty: "The same people who led to the subprime crisis are those who are now speculating on food."

Bullet #825: Socialism for the 21st Century

by Michael A. Lebowitz | May 20, 2013

Firstly, we need to recognize that not all Marxists accept that capitalism as a whole is in crisis -- as opposed to particular capitals in particular localities. Secondly, if capital is in crisis -- in general or in particular, then what was its source? I begin from Marx's stress on overaccumulation. Capital has a tendency to accumulate and expand without regard for the antagonistic conditions in which it must function.

What's New: Rise of Inequality in Canada: Causes and Consequences

| May 19, 2013

Trish Hennessy, Director of the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives in Toronto, provides an insightful overview of why inequality has risen sharply in Canada, its impacts, and why Canadians should be concerned.

What's New: The Coach

by Mike Constable | May 19, 2013

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LeftStreamed: Reportback from Ecosocialism Conference 2013

May 19, 2013

Taking place at New York's Barnard College, the Ecosocialist Conference drew some two hundred activists around the slogan "System Change not Climate Change." It was endorsed by numerous progressive organizations and individuals in the U.S. and Canada, and featured speakers from a wide spectrum of organizations and perspectives. Introduced by Abbie Bakan and John Riddell. Moderated by Greg Albo. Recorded in Toronto, 4 May 2013.

What's New: What Then Must We Do?

by Gar Alperovitz | May 18, 2013

Gar Alperovitz argues that our economy needs to be more responsive to ordinary citizens and outlines his plan to transform the economy we have now. He also talks about the need to build on the Occupy Movement. Prof. Alperovitz spoke at Rainbow Bookstore Cooperative in Madison, Wisconsin.

Books: Beyond the Fragments

review by Cynthia Cockburn | May 18, 2013

Beyond the Fragments, first published in 1979, was an iconic book that took a feminist approach to the problem of how to resolve the tensions fracturing the left, and prod its diverse parties, tendencies, groups and non-joiners towards productive dialogue and greater unity. The refreshed BTF was launched on 3 May at a packed-out gathering where we heard the three justly-respected authors, Sheila Rowbotham, Lynne Segal and Hilary Wainwright, tell us why their feminist formula for bringing together a divided left is still relevant in 2013.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford: A User's Guide May 20, 2013

After stunning NDP loss in B.C., it's time for a new kind of politics May 20, 2013

Chicago teachers again lead the way: Union reformers are re-elected May 20, 2013

Another Round at the LCBO May 19, 2013

Inequality: there's no stopping it! May 19, 2013

Trial on Guatemalan Civil War Carnage Leaves Out U.S. Role May 18, 2013

A Black Mound of Canadian Oil Waste Is Rising Over Detroit May 18, 2013

Dangerous addictions: Toronto, right wing hypocrisies and Rob Ford May 18, 2013

European Union in the Constellation of Neoliberalism May 18, 2013

This scandal will linger even after Duffy's departure from the Conservative caucus May 17, 2013

Sovereign Nations Walk Out of Meeting With U.S. State Department May 17, 2013

Damning Report Says Ontario is Failing Migrant Workers May 17, 2013

People's Assembly: we need unity to beat austerity May 17, 2013

Climate research nearly unanimous on human causes May 17, 2013

Pinoys fight for right to rally on Labour Day May 16, 2013

How the Case for Austerity Has Crumbled May 16, 2013

Canada needs to consider a fiscal Plan B May 16, 2013

Karl Marx no longer exists May 16, 2013

Trashing the Planet for Natural Gas May 15, 2013

Unified Backlash to Education Mandates Grows, Spreads May 15, 2013

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