Tag: Pandemic
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Pandemic futures
Sam Friedman, Sara Johnson and Karyn Pomerantz report on the threat of a Bird Flu pandemic, analyzing capitalism’s failures in mitigating pandemics like COVID-19. They argue for a socialist vision of public health that prioritizes the well-being of people, the welfare of animals and a commitment to protect the environment.
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Grief, mourning, and solidarity
Sarah Jaffe discusses grief, Palestine, and the pandemic in an interview about her recent book From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire
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The politics of the aesthetic
Andrew Boyer calls our attention to the dark side of “sparking joy” through self-improvement and personal aesthetics, such as those represented by tidying guru Marie Kondo.
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A new era begins?
Chicago-based socialist and union activist, Joe Allen, assesses the current moment and the challenges and opportunities facing the Left.