Media
Amy Goodman and ‘Democracy Now!’ vs. Mainstream Media: Interview
‘Democracy Now!’ was the original alternative media. A new documentary tells it’s story. In ‘Jacobin’. Read the article HERE.
Jacobin
Finance
Ben Wray – How Big Tech Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bombs
Review of Nick Srnicek’s new book about AI, ‘Silicon Empires’. In Jacobin. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Annette Zellner – Rojava is fighting for survival
‘Syria’s interim government, backed by Islamist mercenaries, has launched large-scale attacks on the autonomous Rojava region. While Western states endorse Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa, domestically his government relies on violent repression.’ In Jacobin. Read the […]
Geopolitics
Jacobin – Gaza Flotilla Participant: “Gaza Can’t Wait”
Interview by Branko Marcetic with David Adler, a participant in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza. Read the article HERE.
National Politics
Norway’s Red Party Offers a Working-Class Alternative: Interview w/ Seher Aydar
‘Norway’s radical-left party, Rødt, has recruited thousands of members in recent years and looks set to boost its scores in Monday’s election. Seher Aydar, MP, told Jacobin about how it’s building on discontent with the established parties.’ […]
EU politics
Ingar Solty – Europe Signs Up for Its Century of Humiliation
‘EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has signed Europe up to a humiliating, unequal trade deal with the United States. The terms dictated by Donald Trump reflect Europe’s vassal status as an increasingly junior partner […]
EU politics
German Rearmament Is a Terrible Idea – Interview w/ Ole Nymoen
‘In Germany, podcaster Ole Nymoen has become public enemy number one for supporters of the government’s rearmament campaign. He spoke to Jacobin about his new book against militarization and on the need for a renewed peace movement.’ […]
Geopolitics
Daniel Finn – How Devaluing Palestinian Lives Became a Western Obsession
‘Openly racist attitudes to the Palestinian people are pervasive in the Euro-American political mainstream, from the liberal center to the far right. This form of bigotry is a gateway through which old-fashioned colonial racism can […]
EU politics
Juliette Gache – Barred From Government, France’s Left Seeks a Way Forward
‘Saturday saw protests across France after Emmanuel Macron named conservative Michel Barnier as prime minister. The decision fueled claims that Macron had ignored July’s election result — but has also put the victorious left-wing alliance […]
Deregulation
Richard Matoušek – In Lisbon, Residents Seek a Vote on Banning Airbnb
‘In Lisbon, soaring tourism has turned tens of thousands of apartments into Airbnbs, pushing out ordinary renters. A referendum on banning short-term rentals in residential buildings could change that.’ In Jacobin. Read the article HERE.