Niko Block is a PhD candidate in political science at York University and researcher at the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning.
In her new book, economist Isabella Weber explains how inflation has helped drive the far right’s ascendance around the developed world — and how effective price regulation can promote affordability and boost the Left.
Canada’s climate plans are a PR front for a carbon-export economy: its oil sands are distorting the economy and derailing any hope for transition. The country’s upcoming election reveals how far leaders are from reversing course.
The assassination of Ismail Haniyeh was part of a long pattern of Israel killing Hamas leaders when they offer cease-fires.
Reintroducing capital controls would help left movements rein in big business.
Government borrowing tends to benefit wealthy bondholders — not the average worker.