“The Tories Don’t Give a Shit About Us.” “I Know. But.”
After last week’s defeat, our immediate task must be to protect the current political project within the Labour Party — the only one able to meaningfully unite the broad working class.
12 Articles by: Michal Rozworski
Michal Rozworski is a Toronto-based union researcher and writer. He blogs at Political Eh-conomy.
The NHS Shows What Life Outside the Market Could Look Like
The Tories hate the National Health Service not only because it delivers free public health care, but because it points the way toward a different society — one in which the market does not dominate our lives.
Yes, a Planned Economy Can Actually Work
Mega-companies like Amazon and Walmart are already using large-scale central planning. We can wield that tool for good. Socialists need to renew our embrace of democratic planning and fight for a real alternative to capitalism.
The Amazon Sweepstakes
The feverish bids to attract Amazon's second headquarters are a side effect of a deeper economic malaise.
Planning the Good Anthropocene
The market is blindly leading us toward climate calamity — democratic planning is a way out.
Democratize This
Labour’s plans to pursue democratic models of ownership are the most radical aspect of Corbyn’s program.
Apple Isn’t Your Friend
Apple is being praised for defending its users’ privacy. But its main concern is its bottom line.
Questions for the Canadian Left
The Canadian left must rally opposition to the Trudeau government and chart an independent course.
Why We Fight Uber
The fight against Uber isn't technophobia. It's a fight for a technology that could foster real cooperation.
Poland’s Iron Consensus
Poland's recent elections cemented right-wing dominance and the neoliberal trajectory of the past two decades. Can the Left recover?
The Political Crisis in Greece
Whatever the outcome of today's vote, the Greek people can expect no miracles. But they deserve our complete solidarity.
Canada’s Austerity Consensus
It's not just Stephen Harper. Since the 1990s, austerity has carried the day in Canada.