Disaster Capitalism

Graffiti reading

The Vulture Capitalists Are Counting on Us to Do Nothing The Vulture Capitalists Are Counting on Us to Do Nothing

If we don’t come together quickly, when America “reopens,” it will be much like the old America.

Apr 30, 2020 / Quinn Slobodian

Kalpona Akter poses at the #BoFVOICES event

Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain Coronavirus at the Bottom of the Supply Chain

Bangladeshi union leader Kalpona Akter explains why garment workers are in the streets.

Apr 23, 2020 / Q&A / James North

US forces wearing protective gear on an air base

How Trump’s Foreign Policy Puts Troops at Risk of Covid-19 How Trump’s Foreign Policy Puts Troops at Risk of Covid-19

A leaked intelligence brief reveals US sanctions have “left Iran bereft of financial resources to mount an effective public health response.”

Apr 22, 2020 / Ken Klippenstein

A man with sunglasses holds a cardboard sign, with writing in Portuguese.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness Brazil’s Bolsonaro Is Bonkers—but There’s a Method to His Madness

He’s the only head of state able to out-Trump Trump in sheer recklessness and social-networked delirium.

Apr 22, 2020 / Andy Robinson

A man covering his mouth with a bandanna holds a sign that say

Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic Take Action Now: Fight for Justice During the Pandemic

Fight for affordable housing, support the Latinx community, and help at-risk people in your area.

Apr 21, 2020 / NationAction

Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery

Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery Take Action Now: Fight For A Just Recovery

Support a stimulus that prioritizes workers, demand housing justice, and fight for equity in this moment of crisis and beyond.

Apr 14, 2020 / NationAction

Man wearing mask

No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All No, Italy Is Not the Case Against Medicare for All

The Americanization of Italian health care plays a part in the country’s disastrous coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 14, 2020 / Vale Disamistade

A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus

A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus A ‘Jubilee’ Cancellation of Debt Is Vital to Fighting the Coronavirus

A growing movement says debt forgiveness for developing nations would “free up resources to tackle urgent health, social and economic crises.”

Apr 12, 2020 / John Nichols

A nurse in San Juan

Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe Colonialism Made Puerto Rico Vulnerable to Coronavirus Catastrophe

If Washington keeps ignoring the US territory, it could spell disaster.

Apr 9, 2020 / Chris Gelardi

Donald Trump and UFC head Dana White

The Plans to Bring Sports Back Are Truly Dystopian The Plans to Bring Sports Back Are Truly Dystopian

We don’t need distractions, we don’t need Mortal Kombat. We need to grow the hell up and wait this out.

Apr 8, 2020 / Dave Zirin

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