Global Capitalism (GC) is a live virtual event featuring Richard D. Wolff. These programs begin with short updates on important economic events of the last months, then Prof Wolff examines a larger topic. Through this series, we hope to develop all participants’ understanding and ability to explain current economic events and trends to others.
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Global Capitalism: Live Economic Update is a series of live lectures by Richard D. Wolff in New York City. Programs begin with 45 minutes of updates on recent events, then a Q&A session with the live audience. We hope to develop all participants’ understanding and ability to explain current economic events and trends to others.
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes Topics Include: Harris vs Trump: civil and class struggles converge Western Europe: UK elections = collapse of conservative votes, French elections = death of political center Germany elections = rise of fascist Right and of “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” Special messages to our audience: Please …
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes
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West in Turmoil 2024: Big Elections, Big Social Changes Topics Include: Harris vs Trump: civil and class struggles converge Western Europe: UK elections = collapse of conservative votes, French elections = death of political center Germany elections = rise of fascist Right and of “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” Special messages to our audience: Please …
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The Decline of the US Empire [July 2024]
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The Decline of the US Empire Topics: Military Losses: Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine Economic Losses: The Rise of BRICS Political Losses: Israel, Sanctions The Decline of US Capitalism: What Next? Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn…
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The Decline of the US Empire [July 2024]
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The Decline of the US Empire Topics: Military Losses: Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine Economic Losses: The Rise of BRICS Political Losses: Israel, Sanctions The Decline of US Capitalism: What Next? Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Go to our website to learn…
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A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 [May 2024]
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A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 - Core Issues: Labor, Surplus, Exploitation - Inequality and Injustice - Instability: Cycles and Crises - Alternatives to Capitalism Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Spec…
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A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 [May 2024]
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A Marxist Critique of Capitalism for 2024 - Core Issues: Labor, Surplus, Exploitation - Inequality and Injustice - Instability: Cycles and Crises - Alternatives to Capitalism Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor Global Capitalism by becoming a monthly donor to Democracy at Work. Spec…
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Today we offer a very special Global Capitalism special in honor of “May Day” Today's May Day Special, a collaborative effort with long-time contributor Charles Fabian, opens with the major causes for why May Day 2024 is so special. These include the fact that the great crash of global capitalism in 2008-2009 shook the world in ways that include sh…
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Today we offer a very special Global Capitalism special in honor of “May Day” Today's May Day Special, a collaborative effort with long-time contributor Charles Fabian, opens with the major causes for why May Day 2024 is so special. These include the fact that the great crash of global capitalism in 2008-2009 shook the world in ways that include sh…
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Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair (Jan/Feb 2024)
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February's Lecture Outline: Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair Ukraine + Sanctions = European De-industrialization Fascism’s Resurgence/Immigration Caught Between: China Up, US Down Euro-farmers’ Protest: Europe’s Future UK: Conservative and Labor Collapses Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Thank you for being an integral part o…
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Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair (Jan/Feb 2024)
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February's Lecture Outline: Europe 2024: Disunity, Decline, Despair Ukraine + Sanctions = European De-industrialization Fascism’s Resurgence/Immigration Caught Between: China Up, US Down Euro-farmers’ Protest: Europe’s Future UK: Conservative and Labor Collapses Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Thank you for being an integral part o…
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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Socialism in Today’s World: the 4 Kinds - 3 Kinds of State Role in Economy - 1 Kind of Workplace Revolution - Saving Capitalism from Itself - Socialism, Fascism and Capitalism’s Decline Co-sponsored by Democracy at W…
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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Socialism in Today’s World: the 4 Kinds - 3 Kinds of State Role in Economy - 1 Kind of Workplace Revolution - Saving Capitalism from Itself - Socialism, Fascism and Capitalism’s Decline Co-sponsored by Democracy at W…
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A Resurging US Labor Movement [September 2023]
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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Presentation Topic: A Resurgent U.S. Labor Movement Updates will include analyses of: - Starbucks, Doctors, Autoworkers, etc. - Why Labor Resurgence Now? - Labor’s Goals and Tactics - Alliances with Political Parties…
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A Resurging US Labor Movement [September 2023]
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Democracy at Work in conjunction with The Left Forum Presents: Global Capitalism Live Economic Update with Professor Richard D. Wolff Presentation Topic: A Resurgent U.S. Labor Movement Updates will include analyses of: - Starbucks, Doctors, Autoworkers, etc. - Why Labor Resurgence Now? - Labor’s Goals and Tactics - Alliances with Political Parties…
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Capitalism Turns to the Authoritarian State [July 2023]
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Capitalism Turns to the Authoritarian State · Why Private Capitalism Makes That Turn · Why State Capitalism Makes That Turn · Will the Authoritarian State Save or End Capitalism? (United States vs. China) · Socialism and the Authoritarian State. Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor G…
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Capitalism Turns to the Authoritarian State [July 2023]
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Capitalism Turns to the Authoritarian State · Why Private Capitalism Makes That Turn · Why State Capitalism Makes That Turn · Will the Authoritarian State Save or End Capitalism? (United States vs. China) · Socialism and the Authoritarian State. Co-sponsored by Democracy at Work and Left Forum Special messages to our audience: Please help sponsor G…
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Challenging Capitalism [March 2023]
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In this month's Global Capitalism lecture, Prof. Wolff discusses the following topics: France’s General Strike March 7, 2023 Women, Unions and Strikes in the US Inflation, Profits, Inequality in the US State versus Private Capitalism: China *Global Capitalism is produced by @democracyatwrkBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Challenging Capitalism [March 2023]
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In this month's Global Capitalism lecture, Prof. Wolff discusses the following topics: France’s General Strike March 7, 2023 Women, Unions and Strikes in the US Inflation, Profits, Inequality in the US State versus Private Capitalism: China *Global Capitalism is produced by @democracyatwrkBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: At an Historical Turning Point Impact on US Impact on Europe Impact on China, India, Russia, BRICSBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: At an Historical Turning Point Impact on US Impact on Europe Impact on China, India, Russia, BRICSBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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After the Elections: Now What? [November 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: US mid-term elections US Capitalism: Crises at home US capitalism: Crises abroadBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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After the Elections: Now What? [November 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: US mid-term elections US Capitalism: Crises at home US capitalism: Crises abroadBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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China vs. US - System Rising vs. Falling [September 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Compare economic performances (GDP growth, inflation, real wages) Ukraine War/Taiwan Provocations as both China-US conflicts US edges closer to civil war and foreign wars at same time: implicationsBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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China vs. US - System Rising vs. Falling [September 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Compare economic performances (GDP growth, inflation, real wages) Ukraine War/Taiwan Provocations as both China-US conflicts US edges closer to civil war and foreign wars at same time: implicationsBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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War, Sanctions, Deepening Splits: Economic, Political, and Cultural [July 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Global economic splits: US/UK/Japan/Australia vs BRICS+ US political splits: inflation, interest rates, recession, stock market crash, deepening inequality, Democratic Party self destruction Cultural splits: abortion, Miranda, church-stateBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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War, Sanctions, Deepening Splits: Economic, Political, and Cultural [July 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Global economic splits: US/UK/Japan/Australia vs BRICS+ US political splits: inflation, interest rates, recession, stock market crash, deepening inequality, Democratic Party self destruction Cultural splits: abortion, Miranda, church-stateBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Marxism: From Critique of Capitalism to Alternative System [May 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Rising US labor militancy: Amazon to Grinnell College Housing and stock market: bubbles and bursts French left unity: a model for the world? McConnell, GOP serve lenders, crush students with debtBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Marxism: From Critique of Capitalism to Alternative System [May 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Rising US labor militancy: Amazon to Grinnell College Housing and stock market: bubbles and bursts French left unity: a model for the world? McConnell, GOP serve lenders, crush students with debtBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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The Inflation: Causes, Effects, & Outlook [March 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Impact of Ukraine events What the FED can and cannot do about it Solutions for inflation, past and presentBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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The Inflation: Causes, Effects, & Outlook [March 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Impact of Ukraine events What the FED can and cannot do about it Solutions for inflation, past and presentBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Political Economy of Covid: Year #3 [January 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: US Capitalism’s Public Health Disaster: Where Blame Belongs Trying to Shift Blame to Mandates: Desperate Libertarianism Covid, Inflation,“Broken Supply Chains” = Systemic CrisisBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Political Economy of Covid: Year #3 [January 2022]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: US Capitalism’s Public Health Disaster: Where Blame Belongs Trying to Shift Blame to Mandates: Desperate Libertarianism Covid, Inflation,“Broken Supply Chains” = Systemic CrisisBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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China - US’s First Real Competitor in a Century [November 2021]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Major Chinese Economic Achievements and Problems China-US Interdependence, Competition, and Cold War Is China Socialist? What does “Chinese Socialism” Mean?By Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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China - US’s First Real Competitor in a Century [November 2021]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Major Chinese Economic Achievements and Problems China-US Interdependence, Competition, and Cold War Is China Socialist? What does “Chinese Socialism” Mean?By Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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US Capitalism’s Decline Accelerates [September 2021]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Medical (Covid) and military (Afghanistan) defeats deepen social divisions Exploding debt bubbles (gov’t, corporate, and personal) Threats of inflation China’s rise as a US competitor: its “surprise” strategyBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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US Capitalism’s Decline Accelerates [September 2021]
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In this lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Medical (Covid) and military (Afghanistan) defeats deepen social divisions Exploding debt bubbles (gov’t, corporate, and personal) Threats of inflation China’s rise as a US competitor: its “surprise” strategyBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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In this month's lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: China’s Economic Growth since its Revolution (1949) China’s Economic “Model” and the Global Economy China, Capitalism, and Socialism China versus the US: Options versus ThreatsBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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In this month's lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: China’s Economic Growth since its Revolution (1949) China’s Economic “Model” and the Global Economy China, Capitalism, and Socialism China versus the US: Options versus ThreatsBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Biden’s Economic Plans and Likely Results [May 2021]
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In this month's lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Changes in Government Spending and Taxing Joe Biden and Franklin Roosevelt: Differences and Similarities Historic Decline of US Capitalism: Reality vs DenialBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Biden’s Economic Plans and Likely Results [May 2021]
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In this month's lecture, Prof. Wolff will discuss the following: Changes in Government Spending and Taxing Joe Biden and Franklin Roosevelt: Differences and Similarities Historic Decline of US Capitalism: Reality vs DenialBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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March 2020-March 2021: Covid and the Crash [March 2021]
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In connection with Prof. Wolff’s discussion of the main topic above, he will also give short updates on: who lost what; who gained what; where is the US economy headed now; and lastly, political fallout: revisiting the January 6 DC assaultBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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March 2020-March 2021: Covid and the Crash [March 2021]
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In connection with Prof. Wolff’s discussion of the main topic above, he will also give short updates on: who lost what; who gained what; where is the US economy headed now; and lastly, political fallout: revisiting the January 6 DC assaultBy Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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US Capitalism’s Decline and Desperate Efforts to Save It [January 2021]
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Professor Wolff will also give short updates on: the US military intervention in elections; a major political breakthrough in Argentina led by women; the economics of advertising; Trump’s political crash and lastly, Biden’s Economic “Team.”By Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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US Capitalism’s Decline and Desperate Efforts to Save It [January 2021]
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Professor Wolff will also give short updates on: the US military intervention in elections; a major political breakthrough in Argentina led by women; the economics of advertising; Trump’s political crash and lastly, Biden’s Economic “Team.”By Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Post-Election Special [November 2020]
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This is a special post-election Global Capitalism featuring comments from guests Lee Camp, Lee Carter, Laura Flanders, Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Nomi Prins, and Yanis Varoufakis.By Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Post-Election Special [November 2020]
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This is a special post-election Global Capitalism featuring comments from guests Lee Camp, Lee Carter, Laura Flanders, Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Nomi Prins, and Yanis Varoufakis.By Democracy at Work - Richard D. Wolff
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Capitalism’s Decline Accelerates [September 2020]
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Prof. Wolff presents the following topics: the failures mount: failed preparation for COVID-19; failed containment of COVID-19; failed preparation for 2020 capitalist crash; failed containment of crash’s social effects; failed scapegoating. The social problems explode: systemic racism; State and local budget collapse; unaffordable housing and evict…
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Capitalism’s Decline Accelerates [September 2020]
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Prof. Wolff presents the following topics: the failures mount: failed preparation for COVID-19; failed containment of COVID-19; failed preparation for 2020 capitalist crash; failed containment of crash’s social effects; failed scapegoating. The social problems explode: systemic racism; State and local budget collapse; unaffordable housing and evict…
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As US Capitalism Shakes, US Socialism Renews [July 2020]
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Topics: mass unemployment undercuts US capitalism; Trump vs Biden: neither are solutions, the choice is a symptom of system decline; what old socialist responses to today’s crisis would be; what new socialist solutions to today’s crisis could be. Wolff also covers: why US capitalism has needed racism, and and how it has used it; why US current prot…
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As US Capitalism Shakes, US Socialism Renews [July 2020]
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Topics: mass unemployment undercuts US capitalism; Trump vs Biden: neither are solutions, the choice is a symptom of system decline; what old socialist responses to today’s crisis would be; what new socialist solutions to today’s crisis could be. Wolff also covers: why US capitalism has needed racism, and and how it has used it; why US current prot…
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