A lasting, well-rooted leftism requires an understanding of forces such as these – of why capitalism does not work as we would wish it to. Moralizing is nowhere near enough. The problem is that there are pitifully few institutions that enhance understanding and several powerful ones that actively militate against it.
National Politics
artnet news: The ‘Colston Four,’ Who Toppled a Statue of a U.K. Slave Trader Last Year, Have Been Cleared of Criminal Charges
This is why the ruling class does not like jury trials. Imagine if Julian Assange was having a jury trial! Read Here
Economics
Juan Cole: China exports 68 GW of Solar PV amid Hormuz Energy Crisis
Of that, 10 gigawatts went to Africa and 39 GW to Asia, which is, again, a record in both instances. Percentage-wise, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Malaysia saw some of the biggest increases in PV imports […]
Climate Crisis
BBC: Big banks fund new oil and gas despite net zero pledges
Who would have thought: Big banks are pumping billions into new oil and gas production despite net zero pledges, campaigners have said. Read Here
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