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Research Prof @TheLBJSchool, author of "Stuffed and Starved", co-director of "The Ants & The Grasshopper" antsandgrasshopper.org, co-author "Inflamed".

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Contesting Colonial Capitalism in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, a celebration of the late, great Aziz Choudry, is out now. (And 20% off using 25AFLY2 at routledge.com/Contesting-Col… )

Contesting Colonial Capitalism in the Americas, Africa, and Asia, a celebration of the late, great Aziz Choudry, is out now. (And 20% off using 25AFLY2 at routledge.com/Contesting-Col… )
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"It is time to lift the sanctions, cancel the debts, and allow Zimbabwe, South Africa, and other nations to pursue justice on their own terms." — #AJOpinion by Elizabeth Mpofu, Raj Patel - also rajpatel.bsky.social & Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla ⤵️ aje.io/jacmxu

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Two-Thirds of New York City Voters Support Creating Municipal Grocery Stores.Climate+Community Institute, Data For Progress and Errol Schweitzer make the case: climateandcommunity.org/research/new-y…

Two-Thirds of New York City Voters Support Creating Municipal Grocery Stores.Climate+Community Institute, Data For Progress and Errol Schweitzer make the case: climateandcommunity.org/research/new-y…
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Take your mind off it all with A Song for the Sea, a beautiful meditation by Jean Sibelius' great grandson and power metal bassist, Lauri Porra. youtube.com/watch?v=S7S1uJ…

Take your mind off it all with A Song for the Sea, a beautiful meditation by Jean Sibelius' great grandson and power metal bassist, Lauri Porra. youtube.com/watch?v=S7S1uJ…
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“We Are Still Not Counted As Human”: A deep, thoughtful interview with the founder of Abhalali baseMjondolo, South Africa's largest post-apartheid movement buff.ly/87el3re

“We Are Still Not Counted As Human”: A deep, thoughtful interview with the founder of Abhalali baseMjondolo, South Africa's largest post-apartheid movement buff.ly/87el3re
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The third largest wholesale food market in the Americas is the publicly owned Ontario Food Terminal, and it's proof that a public supply chain is both possible and necessary. New research: foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/…

The third largest wholesale food market in the Americas is the publicly owned Ontario Food  Terminal, and it's proof that a public supply chain is both possible and necessary. New research: foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/…
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While the US flees the G20, South Africa has a chance to deliver on its pledge for 'solidarity, equality and sustainability', if it leans into transforming the food system... businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/202…

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IFPRI have some useful modeling on the effects of tariffs on agricultural trade. Look out for IPES-Food's analysis soon! ifpri.org/blog/how-recip…

IFPRI have some useful modeling on the effects of tariffs on agricultural trade. Look out for IPES-Food's analysis soon! ifpri.org/blog/how-recip…
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Happy International Day of Peasant Struggle! As La Via Campesina observes: From Carajás to Gaza: Peasant Struggles Are Global — To Defend Land, Water, and Territories for Life! viacampesina.org/en/2025/04/fro…

Happy International Day of Peasant Struggle! As La Via Campesina observes: From Carajás to Gaza: Peasant Struggles Are Global — To Defend Land, Water, and Territories for Life! viacampesina.org/en/2025/04/fro…
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The environment isn't just a middle class concern, it's where workers work! Which is why it's wonderful to see this Food Worker Climate Justice Declaration this Earth Day. foodchainworkers.org/portfolio/food…

The environment isn't just a middle class concern, it's where workers work! Which is why it's wonderful to see this Food Worker Climate Justice Declaration this Earth Day. foodchainworkers.org/portfolio/food…
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Indian farmers protest visit of JD Vance and opening of country to US agriculture "“... a deliberate move so that cheaper cotton, soybean, maize, apple etc. from the US can be dumped in India, literally swamping the market." peoplesdispatch.org/2025/04/21/ind…

Indian farmers protest visit of JD Vance and opening of country to US agriculture "“... a deliberate move so that cheaper cotton, soybean, maize, apple etc. from the US can be dumped in India, literally swamping the market." peoplesdispatch.org/2025/04/21/ind…
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What do South Africa’s Black Working Class, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk have in common? Hammer and Hope interviews Abahlali baseMjondolo's Zandile Nsibande to find out more on land + politics. hammerandhope.org/article/musk-s…

What do South Africa’s Black Working Class, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk have in common? Hammer and Hope interviews Abahlali baseMjondolo's Zandile Nsibande to find out more on land + politics. hammerandhope.org/article/musk-s…
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On May Day, we celebrate the historic victories of the labour movement, and honour those who continue to struggle for a better world today.

On May Day, we celebrate the historic victories of the labour movement, and honour those who continue to struggle for a better world today.
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What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know, and this long read/doc/photo essay is *well* worth your time theguardian.com/world/ng-inter…

What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know, and this long read/doc/photo essay is *well* worth your time theguardian.com/world/ng-inter…
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Are tariffs an opportunity? And can movements use it to push for alternatives that prioritize jobs, public services, food sovereignty, right to health, and climate justice? Focus on the Global South's A-list have answers this Friday. bit.ly/2505focustrade

Are tariffs an opportunity? And can movements use it to push for alternatives that prioritize jobs, public services, food sovereignty, right to health, and climate justice? Focus on the Global South's A-list have answers this Friday. bit.ly/2505focustrade
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9/10 grocery store workers report price gouging at their stores while 4/5 workers are unable to pay basic living costs: an important new report on Krogers & Albertsons h/t Errol Schweizer economicrt.org/publication/bu…

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Mark Duffield asks bluntly: Are western NGOs saving lives, or just making death more conscionable by making radical change unthinkable? jacobin.com/2025/05/wester…

Mark Duffield asks bluntly: Are western NGOs saving lives, or just making death more conscionable by making radical change unthinkable? jacobin.com/2025/05/wester…
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The Ants & the Grasshopper is screening this Sunday at 10/9c on PBS Doc World. Watch, for free, on the PBS App/YouTube! worldchannel.org/episode/doc-wo…