On America, part 4: I hate my job
Housing for All: The Tenants Movement Takes the Streets [VIDEO]
On America, part 3: Solidarity
They called a strike and no one came
A few thoughts on the fake strike of Polish immigrants.
Reflections on "Straight Outta Compton"
I just saw Straight Outta Compton near my home, in a tiny theater that dates back to the silent era (1913) and which has miraculously survived the wrecking ball. It brought up so many vivid memories and thoughts since N.W.A.'s music was kinda the soundtrack of my life as I grew into adulthood and was politicized by events depicted in the film.
On America, part 2: Of myths and markets
On America, part 1: Making millionaires
If a strike turns you into a Tory, you probably were one anyway
In the Guardian, Jonathan Jones laments that workers standing up for themselves is getting in the way of him looking at art. Here are five reasons why he’s talking out of his arse and you should support the strikers.
Don't forget about non-teaching language workers!
Beyond Procedural Justice: Finding Our Foundations in the Worst Case Scenario
When organizing around housing, there are almost always extenuating circumstances like bank fraud and illegal actions by property managers and landlords. But what about when there isn't? Do we no longer organize against evictions and foreclosures, or does this reveal the real goal of housing justice work?
Withered aristocracy #2 - heavy construction and critical faculties
New series of factory stories from China
Struggles ‘Made in India’ – On the series of factory riots, occupations and (wildcat) strikes in Delhi’s industrial south, 2014
Taking on the #TradeUnionBill
Expanding on my previous post on the subject, an in depth look at the provisions of the Tory government’s proposed Trade Union Bill and how it can be challenged.
Contemporary agriculture: climate, capital, and cyborg ecology
Turning No into Yes: Syriza's Memorandum
negative affirmations: on the critique of positive thinking.
Using a recent article critical of positive thinking this short and ranty response looks at a general trends in left discourse to make this critique while concealing its own operation as a form of positive thinking. Originally written on the day the article, '"Positive Attitude" Bullshit' went live.