Class derives from economics – actors are categorized into contending classes by their different circumstances and responsibilities in the economy. The ZNet topic, class, addresses the causes and implications of class differences and class conflict in general and in specific societies.
Socialists believe the working class is theĀ key agentĀ of social transformation in a capitalist society. So, perhaps the most important problem for socialists…
When Brian Poindexter made his first fundraising calls in his campaign for Congress (OH-7), he phoned a fellow ironworker and asked for fifty dollars.…
What do we do if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decides not to run for president in 2028? It makes sense that many leftists are…
Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class By Noam Scheiber Farrar, Straus and Giroux, April 2026 In the spring…
The history of warfare shows that conflicts end either with a clear victory by one side or through negotiations when both face…
The “Great Transition Campaign” of the Boston-based Tellus Institute describes its mission as helping to “catalyze a global movement for systemic change”…
Introduction: From Military Occupation to Structural Influence Imperial power has not disappeared. Wars, occupations, and military interventions remain central features of the…
Introduction Since October 7, 2023, the world has witnessed one of the largest waves of protest since the Iraq War. Student encampments…
Life is a bit of a tradeoff, isnāt it? On one hand, we have our individual autonomy and collective autonomy as a…
The United States is a plutocracy. Its economy works for the wealthy and powerful at the expense of working people. It is…
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