Politics
Political Theory
From feminism to anarchism, our journalism spans a diverse range of political theory. We amplify differing ideological worldviews to understand their theoretical implications for governance and society.
In considering political theories, we hope to stir thought-provoking discussion and imagine ways in which humanity could live more equitably and sustainably in our complex world.
Food barons are making a killing from this crisis
Ahead of their event on resisting monopoly capitalism, Global Justice Now’s Nick Dearden explains the rise of ‘food billionaires’, and what we can do to challenge their power.
16 million and counting: the collateral damage of capital
Dylan Sullivan and Jason Hickel investigate how neoliberal policies have led to the deaths of millions around the world.
The trouble with normal is it always gets worse
A clamour to return to the status quo after Covid-19 would be bad news for people and the planet, argues Richard Swift. We may never get a better chance for a new normal.
The poverty of progress
Our understanding of progress perpetuates poverty, inequality and climate change. Martin Kirk and Alnoor Ladha make the case for an essential shift.
How finance capital ruined London
Alienation and empire in the Big Smoke. An interview with photographer and writer Lewis Bush by Husna Rizvi.
The movement replacing ads with anti-capitalism
Alessio Perrone reports on a new campaign of seizing ad space to impose powerful critiques of capitalism.
Diplomats – who needs them?
Frances Guy makes a plea for traditional diplomacy in the age of the Trumpian tweet.
Laughing and crying online
Social media use is correlated with mental health problems. But is it simply cause and effect? Marcus Gilroy-Ware finds out.
The Left should embrace degrowth
Giorgos Kallis explains why we should all be living ‘the degrowth way’.
Anarchism: the A word
Uri Gordon offers insight into what anarchism – a word bandied about carelessly by the press – really means.