In Defense of Gamers
Don’t blame gamers for the sins of capitalism.
19145 Articles by: Julia Goodman
Seize the Hamptons
We should all get the chance to escape the city and enjoy leisure — without the hefty ecological footprint.
Safe Space for Capital
How did a brand of gay-friendly values become synonymous with those most prized by capitalist urban redevelopment?
If You Can Make It Here
The resolution of New York City’s fiscal crisis became a template for neoliberals around the world.
The Suburbanization of the US Working Class
Much of the working class is being forced out into suburbia. We must adapt our organizing strategies to keep up.
The Urbanization of the Chinese Working Class
China’s ambitious new urbanization plan comes with a set of contradictions the Communist Party won’t be able to control.
Imagining the Socialist City
We will not go into the socialist city blindly, but with lessons from a century of experiments.
The Propaganda of Construction
The workers of Red Vienna struggled to secure their basic needs — through militant organizing and political power.
De Blasio’s Doomed Housing Plan
By embracing inclusionary zoning, Mayor de Blasio gets to put forth a big, bold plan for reducing inequalities without challenging capitalists.
B-52 Bomber Radicalism
A plan for rational improvements to the city of Los Angeles.
The Creativity Bubble
Richard Florida chats about Karl Kautsky, Karl Marx, and other urban creative types.
The Book of Paul
From British Hong Kong to Paul Romer’s charter cities, neoliberals have a solution for us all.
The Jock Doctrine
Rio has used mega-events like the World Cup and the Olympics as a “state of exception” to push through private development projects and neoliberal reforms.
Tricknology 101
The destruction of public housing in Atlanta and Chicago exposes capitalism’s violent logic.
Friendly FIRE
Social impact bonds offer private interests yet another opportunity to enrich themselves at public expense.
The People’s Playground
We aim to reclaim the city as a space for struggle and solidarity in pursuit of needs and wants.
Caring in the City
Ending the exploitation of urban care workers requires radically democratic alternatives that go beyond the rhetoric of “work-life balance.”
A War for Power
The “war on terrorism” is a farce. But unless we stop them, US elites will carry it on forever.
Expanding the Umbrella Revolution
Workers must play a decisive role in Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution if movement demands are to go beyond political rights.
Post-Politics in Brazil
Marina Silva’s “post-ideological” politics is attracting support in advance of Sunday’s Brazilian elections.