political economy
Under water again: Disastrous floods hit Nepal for second time
August 27, 2026It happened before: Researchers say the catastrophic flash flooding is the consequence of a development model that prioritizes the interests of investors over the people in the danger zone.
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How do capitalists live without working?
July 17, 2026A Marxist economist takes a look at how they pull it off.
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As Japanese employees work themselves to death, Communists say look to Marx
May 6, 2026Work/life balance? Bosses in Tokyo have never heard of it, but Japanese Communist Shii Kazuo says Marx’s “Capital” has the tools workers need to fight back.
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Trading people for processors: AI layoffs reveal the logic of capitalism
April 16, 2026Corporations are throwing away workers to protect profit margins and fund massive investments in AI infrastructure.
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Grindr’s Wall Street hookup: How capitalism is killing gay sex
February 20, 2026Users say the cruising app’s appeal started to deflate when it joined the New York Stock Exchange.
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