Category: Theory
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Capitalism, Race and Colonialism
Moderated by Alan Sears. David Roediger teaches history and African American Studies at University of Illinois. His latest book is How Race Survived U.S. History. This was recorded at the … Watch video »
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The Fire This Time: Burning Bridges
Across Canada, activists have been reacting to the May 18 arson attack on a bank in Ottawa by a group claiming to be politically motivated. The group – calling itself … Keep reading »
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In and Out of Crisis: Authors Meet Critics
Toronto, May 16, 2010. Moderated by Anna Agathangelou. Part 1: the authors of In and out of Crisis: Greg Albo teaches political economy at York University, Toronto. Sam Gindin is … Watch video »
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Marx and the Global South
Toronto, May 15, 2010. Moderated by Shahrzad Mojab. Part 1: Vijay Prashad: George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History and Professor of International Studies, Trinity College, Hartford. Prashad … Watch video »
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Visioning Otherwise
Toronto, April 18, 2010. This presentation and discussion address some of the lessons and limitations of historic and contemporary (Canadian and international) visions of a world without capitalism. The panel … Watch video »
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Is Marx Back?
Toronto – 19 February 2010. A public interview with Leo Panitch by Ian Morrison of the Platypus Affiliated Society. The economic crisis, as many commentators and critics are quick to … Watch video »
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Socialism: the Goal, the Paths and the Compass
[Presentation of “El Socialismo no Cae del Cielo: Un Neuvo Comienzo” at the 2010 Havana Book Fair, 18 February 2010.] There’s an old saying that if you don’t know where … Keep reading »
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The Path to Human Development: Capitalism or Socialism?
If we believe in people, if we believe that the goal of a human society must be that of “ensuring overall human development,” our choice is clear: socialism or barbarism. … Keep reading »
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Still a Marxist After All
Recorded in Toronto, 10 March 2009. Thanks to VE3SRE for the audio files. (18.5 MB.mp3) – (28 MB.ogg) Phyllis Clarke Memorial Lecture website
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The Capitalist Workday, The Socialist Workday
As May Day approaches, there are four things that are worth remembering: For workers, May Day does not celebrate a state holiday or gifts from the state but commemorates the … Keep reading »
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Michael Lebowitz and 21st Century Socialism
Venezuela under President Hugo Chavez has re-opened the discussion of political alternatives, in Latin America and beyond, in spectacular fashion. Based in Caracas, Michael Lebowitz has been intensively involved in discussion of the government’s political direction. Watch video »
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Human Development and Practice
The Bolivarian Constitution, in my view, is unique in its explicit recognition (in Article 299) that the goal of a human society must be that of ‘ensuring overall human development.’ … Keep reading »