Kathyrn Loeb Reviews “Capital City: Gentrification and the Real Estate State”
Loes reviews Samuel Stein’s (2019) book, which uses New York City as a case study for gentrification and urban development.
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Professor J.W. Mason: “Democrats Lost on the Economy. What Voters Felt That the Politicians Missed.”
While wages have outpaced inflation, the end of pandemic-era welfare policies has left many feeling financially worse off. Voters’ concerns aren’t just “vibes”—they reflect real material changes in their economic well-being.
Professor Christian Parenti: “Why RFK Must Take on the CIA”
Robert F. Kennedy emphasized physical courage as a stepping stone to the greater challenge of moral courage. If confirmed, his son will need both to take on powerful industries and institutions in his quest to “Make America Healthy Again.”
10 ways that mass incarceration is an engine of economic injustice
Mass incarceration in the U.S. not only targets the poorest communities but also weakens all workers by creating a disposable labor force. Recognizing it as an economic tool of the wealthy underscores the need for solidarity in the fight for justice and equality.
Professor Zhun Xu on Sustainability, Industrial Agriculture and the Case of North Korea
Industrial agriculture may appear efficient, but history shows it to be unreliable and unsustainable. A truly sustainable socialist vision must move beyond this model to ensure food security for the working class.
Economist Magazine Quotes Professor Michelle Holder on Black Workers in Current Labor Market
A strong labor market benefits Black workers, who are often employed in cyclical industries like freight delivery. It also reduces hiring discrimination, as employers prioritize need over bias during periods of growth.