The Making and Remaking of Karl Marx’s “Capital” The Making and Remaking of Karl Marx’s “Capital”
In the first English translation in half a century, Paul Reitter and Paul North distill the essence of the Marxist masterpiece by going back to basics.
Feb 10, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Alyssa Battistoni
How Capitalism Disordered Our Eating How Capitalism Disordered Our Eating
From Weight Watchers to Ozempic, big business profits off eating disorders and their treatments.
Apr 12, 2024 / Emmeline Clein
The Story of Late Capitalism as Told Through Panera Bread The Story of Late Capitalism as Told Through Panera Bread
It used to make on-site sourdough. Now, the private-equity-owned chain is better known for its (allegedly) killer lemonade.
Feb 26, 2024 / Devin Thomas O’Shea
How Stan Lee Became the Face of an Exploitative Industry How Stan Lee Became the Face of an Exploitative Industry
The Marvel editor became a Hollywood icon by claiming credit for other people’s creations.
Jul 28, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Common Sense Fiscal Policy or Austerity by Another Name? Common Sense Fiscal Policy or Austerity by Another Name?
An interview with Clara E. Mattei about how liberal economists help quash working class movements and her new book The Capital Order.
Jul 18, 2023 / Books & the Arts / Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins
The Right Hates Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing. The Left Should, Too. The Right Hates Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Investing. The Left Should, Too.
If the right really understood ESG, they would celebrate it, not denounce it.
Jun 29, 2023 / Brad Swanson
Matchmaker Leonard Leo Helps Unite Billionaires With Supreme Court Justices Matchmaker Leonard Leo Helps Unite Billionaires With Supreme Court Justices
High-court corruption is built on a network of plutocratic coziness.
Jun 23, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Abolish Venture Capitalism Abolish Venture Capitalism
Venture capitalists have supercharged surveillance, immiseration, and dispossession. Why should we trust them with so much power over the economy?
May 23, 2023 / Edward Ongweso Jr.
Is This the Most Dangerous Right-Wing Think Tank You’ve Never Heard Of? Is This the Most Dangerous Right-Wing Think Tank You’ve Never Heard Of?
Meet the Foundation for Government Accountability.
May 10, 2023 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Exploitation, Abuse, and Death: The Dark Side of Working in the Weed Industry Exploitation, Abuse, and Death: The Dark Side of Working in the Weed Industry
The cannabis industry is booming, but workers say they face low wages, rapacious bosses, and life-threatening conditions.
May 1, 2023 / Feature / Dusty Christensen