Tag: poverty
Ken Loach, sex work and paternalism
Ken Loach is widely acclaimed for his uncompromising and cutting portrayal of the realities of poverty in his films, but Kate Bradley argues his depictions of sex work fall short.
Houston – a very capitalist disaster
The aftermath of Hurricane Harvey isn't a "natural disaster". The misery of millions of people is down to capitalism in general and Trump in particular.
Ten Years on From Make Poverty History
Pete Cannell reflects on being involved in the large protests around the Make Poverty History campaign and the G8 Alternatives that took place in...
Why do earthquakes kill?
Amy G, a seismologist, argues that poverty and inequality must be tackled to reduce the suffering caused by earthquakes.
Almost 3800 people are reported dead...
Poverty in the UK: Joseph Rowntree Foundation report
A new report on poverty contains key information about how society is changing – changes that are likely to influence the shape...
Strong support for Scottish independence in mass canvas
The Radical Independence Campaign (RIC), on Tuesday released the findings of their recent mass canvas of 18,000 Scottish voters, showing a lead for Yes...
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Join us at ENDGAMES
On 26 October, rs21 is hosting Endgames? Capitalism and the Climate Emergency. Harry Holmes introduces the event, and explains why you should come.
We rise again! Antiracism and industrial action at Royal Mail
Ikenna Azụbụike Ọnwụnabọnze reports on the antiracist action of Royal Mail workers in the Bootle and Seaforth Delivery Office and reflects on the necessity of collective action as the CWU announced the result of its ballot for a strike action yesterday.
Review: A Climate Emergency – Beyond a Capitalist Solution
Mike Downham reviews Ken Ferguson's new pamphlet, A Climate Emergency – Beyond a Capitalist Solution.
Raising the rate of resistance
Educators in the sixth form sector prepare for 3 days of strike action over funding and pay beginning Thursday 17 October.
What a way to make a living | Teaching at the margins
A teacher in a non-mainstream secondary school gives her view on the daily life of teaching in a school which specialises in providing education for students whose needs are not met by mainstream institutions.
Joker and the Mask of Poverty
Caliban’s Revenge asks who is behind the Joker's mask and who should be scared.
Solidarity against the Turkish invasion
Turkey’s invasion of north-eastern Syria (Rojava) must be opposed with practical international solidarity, not with calls for the US to continue its War on Terror.
Ecuador: Indigenous peoples fight back
Statement by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) on the revolt triggered by austerity measures demanded by the IMF.
Mariana Mazzucato: Dragons Den or progressive State Capitalism
Mike Haynes looks at the work of prominent left-leaning economist Mariana Mazzucato
Ken Loach, sex work and paternalism
Ken Loach is widely acclaimed for his uncompromising and cutting portrayal of the realities of poverty in his films, but Kate Bradley argues his depictions of sex work fall short.
Highlights
When is it illegal to strike?
In the UK, never. But it’s often unlawful. The climate strikes have highlighted the draconian British anti-union legislation and exposed confusion about the law and the consequences of striking unofficially.
What a way to make a living | Aye, there’s the pub
In the first piece in the series What a way to make a living, Jozef Doyle gives an insight on the day to day experience of working in a pub.
‘System change not climate change’ – Global Climate Strike
Friday 20 September saw the biggest climate protests in world history. Reports from the UK and around the world.
Fight the anti-democratic Tories and their bosses’ Brexit
In the closing weeks before the latest Brexit deadline, Boris Johnson and his Tory Party have suspended parliament in an attempt to enable them to force through a rotten Tory Brexit for which they have no mandate. The rs21 Steering Group argue to build the movement to bring down the government.
Popular uprising and the fight for independence in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's mass movement and general strike have brought a corrupt US-backed neoliberal administration to its knees