Speaking to Redaction Politics, The Secret Barrister outlined their reasons for writing ‘Fake Law’. Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: The Secret Barrister talks about their new book and ‘dangerous times for the rule of law’

Nearly four years into Trump’s haphazard leadership, his cheap jibes and late-night Twitter rampages, it is easy to wonder: how did we get here? Continue reading Rationalising the irrational in the age of Trump – ‘The Death of Truth’ by Michiko Kakutani

One of James Laxer’s most under-appreciated written legacies is a blistering but inspiring critique of the New Democratic Party (NDP) that resonates as strongly today as when it came out three years ago. Continue reading Blueprint for the Canadian left’s future – ‘The NDP Needs a Radical Makeover’ by James Laxer

Why does capitalism claim to liberate the vast potential of human imagination and innovation without countenancing any challenge to itself whatsoever? Continue reading An alternate approach to the economy – ‘Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save The World’ by Jason Hickel

Donald Trump wants Americans to believe their voting system is “rigged” against him. Continue reading An indictment of the US electoral system – ‘How Trump Stole 2020’ by Greg Palast

In his book, ‘Yesterday’s Man: The Case Against Joe Biden’, Branko Marcetic paints a rather a different image than that seen so far of Biden the presidential hopeful. Continue reading A critique of the Democratic nominee – ‘Yesterday’s Man: The Case Against Joe Biden’ by Branko Marcetic

Wendy Liu recounts her personal story of the pursuit of the Silicon Valley dream – and how her experience radically changed her view on the institutions of the tech world. Continue reading The case against big tech – ‘Abolish Silicon Valley’ by Wendy Liu

One of America’s poorest and most downtrodden states has a persuasive new champion Continue reading Memorial to Upper Big Branch – ‘Ghosts of West Virginia’ by Steve Earle & The Dukes

One of Canada’s first anti-fascists is getting his due more than 80 years after taking up arms in defence of his beliefs. Continue reading Tribute to an early anti-fascist – ‘Not for King or Country’ by Tyler Wentzell