The Creativity Bubble
Richard Florida chats about Karl Kautsky, Karl Marx, and other urban creative types.
19274 Articles by: T Rivers
T Rivers is a pseudonymous journalist who covers East and Central Africa.
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.
The War on Migrants
Migrant workers in cities like Tijuana bear the brunt of global capitalism’s assault on labor.
A Life on the Left
Frances Fox Piven on her political development and life’s work with popular movements.
Higher Education’s Aristocrats
While tuition increases continue to burden students, a small group of administrators are getting rich.
Liberalism and Gentrification
Gentrification isn’t a cultural phenomenon — it’s a class offensive by powerful capitalists.
Scotland’s Democratic Horizons
Scottish independence achieved mass support because it gave ordinary people the sense that they can control their own destiny.
Workers Against Israel
Nothing is more crucial to the success of BDS than the movement’s relationship with organized labor.
Patients Last
Prime Healthcare Services — like the rest of the for-profit health industry — shows capitalism at its worst.
We Need a Global Carbon Tax
A global carbon tax can both mitigate climate change and radically redistribute wealth.
People’s Climate March FAQ
Everything you need to know about this weekend’s mobilizations against climate change.
Don’t Back Down
If Karen Lewis runs for Chicago mayor, she should do so as an unapologetic progressive.