Economics, unions and work
As privatisation, globalisation and tech capitalism generate new forms of exploitation, we cover the failing economic status quo, the growth of alternatives and the voices of workers organising resistance
As privatisation, globalisation and tech capitalism generate new forms of exploitation, we cover the failing economic status quo, the growth of alternatives and the voices of workers organising resistance
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Even on its own terms, the government is failing on mental health
After 100 days in office, there are no signs Labour has the courage to tackle Britain’s mental health epidemic – a grave threat to its core strategy, economic growth. By Max Fafford
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Key words: Innovation
‘Innovation’ is often invoked as a byword for progress within capitalism, but as Joe Mayall explains, such progress does not serve everyone equally
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Battles for land and gender justice in Kenya’s Loita Hills
Stephanie Leah Simmons Wood speaks to the Loita Maasais fighting ‘demarcation’ and navigating threats to tradition, corporate interests and opportunities for women’s empowerment
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How not to decarbonise housing: the ECO scam
With debate over the winter fuel allowance raging and the energy price cap set to rise, Samuel Young assesses the flawed government scheme for energy efficient homes
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Machine unlearning: AI, neoliberalism and universities in crisis
Could Artificial Intelligence render the university obsolete? Katy Hayward explores what is lost when human thought is made subordinate to the machine
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Fighting the dirty money behind art, sports and culture
Paula Lacey traces efforts to wash out state and corporate influence on culture in the UK around the world
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The state of the arts
Danielle Child examines the key issues facing the arts under Labour, following 14 years of Conservative government, austerity programmes, Brexit and a global pandemic
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